How would I know if I am prone to hypertrophic scarring?

March 29, 2018
Asked By:jessvalera in Culver City, CA

I am going to have a breast reduction and would like to know my chances of having a hypertrophic scar afterwards. I am 24 years old, fair skin, hispanic.

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April 5, 2018

Answer: How would I know if I am prone to hypertrophic scarring?

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Answer: How would I know if I am prone to hypertrophic scarring?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2018

Answer: Scar prevention

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2018

Answer: Scar prevention

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic scarring after surgery

Samuel Beran, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic scarring after surgery

Samuel Beran, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 31, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

March 31, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

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