I have the problem of congenital ptosis. My doctor has advised for a plastic surgery. I also have the problem of keloid. So i want to know whether keloid will form in my eye lids after surgery?
Answer: Eyelid surgery and keloids
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April 20, 2010
Answer: Keloids do not form on the eyelids A keloid is a histologically different form of tissue than a normal scar, growing beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Keloids form on the deltoid, sternum, and earlobe/auricle regions. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body and lends itself to excellent scarring in the vast majority of cases. Your chances of being struck by lightning or winning the lottery are greater than forming a keloid on your eyelid after ptosis surgery by a qualified surgeon.
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April 20, 2010
Answer: Keloids do not form on the eyelids A keloid is a histologically different form of tissue than a normal scar, growing beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Keloids form on the deltoid, sternum, and earlobe/auricle regions. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body and lends itself to excellent scarring in the vast majority of cases. Your chances of being struck by lightning or winning the lottery are greater than forming a keloid on your eyelid after ptosis surgery by a qualified surgeon.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Eyelids do not usually form keloid scars First of all, it is common to call any thick, dark scar a keloid. Keloids however are more specifically a benign tumor of the skin which occurs in response to some injury, accidental or surgical. A scar that is thick, raised and dark is usually not a keloid, but more appropriately called a hypertrophic scar. If what you are calling a "keloid" is in fact not a big tumor-like growth, you probably have a hypertrophic scar, and this rarely occurs on the eyelid. Keloids are also rare on the eyelid too If your ptosis is obscuring your vision, you should probably not worry about the scarring, but should get your lids fixed. Just make sure this is being done by a surgeon certified to do this procedures with alot of experience. Make sure also that this surgeon examines your other scars and answers your questions about the likely appearance of the scar on you eyelids.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Eyelids do not usually form keloid scars First of all, it is common to call any thick, dark scar a keloid. Keloids however are more specifically a benign tumor of the skin which occurs in response to some injury, accidental or surgical. A scar that is thick, raised and dark is usually not a keloid, but more appropriately called a hypertrophic scar. If what you are calling a "keloid" is in fact not a big tumor-like growth, you probably have a hypertrophic scar, and this rarely occurs on the eyelid. Keloids are also rare on the eyelid too If your ptosis is obscuring your vision, you should probably not worry about the scarring, but should get your lids fixed. Just make sure this is being done by a surgeon certified to do this procedures with alot of experience. Make sure also that this surgeon examines your other scars and answers your questions about the likely appearance of the scar on you eyelids.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: I agree that upper eyelids are not prone to keloids but caution is advised here. True keloids of the eyelid are extremely rare. However, it is worth bringing your concerns to the attention of your surgeon. The surgeon will assess scars on your body and your medical history to determine if you have a true problem with how you heal your scars.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: I agree that upper eyelids are not prone to keloids but caution is advised here. True keloids of the eyelid are extremely rare. However, it is worth bringing your concerns to the attention of your surgeon. The surgeon will assess scars on your body and your medical history to determine if you have a true problem with how you heal your scars.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Eyelid surgery scarring Typically, this operation leaves hardly noticeable scars, however if you develop keloids elsewhere then it is theoretically possible to develop them anywhere. Depending on how severe your degree of levator ptosis is you may need to stop and reconsider the operation.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Eyelid surgery scarring Typically, this operation leaves hardly noticeable scars, however if you develop keloids elsewhere then it is theoretically possible to develop them anywhere. Depending on how severe your degree of levator ptosis is you may need to stop and reconsider the operation.
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