Risks of Breast Augmentation for People Prone to Keloids?

March 11, 2009
Asked By:seriously in someplace, USA

I have keloid-prone skin and would like to have implants. Are there chances of hardening of breasts or having breast higher than normal? Do people who get keloids have more problems with breast implants? Do you have any suggestions?

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September 19, 2015

Answer: Beware, no matter what the incision

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September 19, 2015

Answer: Beware, no matter what the incision

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February 22, 2017

Answer: Keloids in breast augmentation patients

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February 22, 2017

Answer: Keloids in breast augmentation patients

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August 15, 2015

Answer: Risk of keloid formation

John J. Edney, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 15, 2015

Answer: Risk of keloid formation

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August 10, 2015

Answer: Keloid formation following breast augmentation...

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 10, 2015

Answer: Keloid formation following breast augmentation...

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January 7, 2015

Answer: Breast implants and keloids

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2015

Answer: Breast implants and keloids

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March 20, 2011

Answer: Capsular contracture risk and keloid scarring are not related.

Mathew C. Mosher, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 20, 2011

Answer: Capsular contracture risk and keloid scarring are not related.

Mathew C. Mosher, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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