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Eyelid Surgery OK if Prone to Keloids?

3466anonApr 9, 2010

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?

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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Answered on Apr 20, 2010
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Dr. Houtan Chaboki, MD
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Dr. Houtan Chaboki, MD
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Dr. Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
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Dr. Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Apr 12, 2010
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Dr. Ricardo A. Meade, MD
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Dr. Ricardo A. Meade, MD
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Dr. David J. Levens, MD
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Dr. David J. Levens, MD
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Answered on Apr 12, 2010
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Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
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Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Apr 22, 2010
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 19, 2010
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Dr. Scott M. Goldstein, MD
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Dr. Scott M. Goldstein, MD
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