Can chin lipo be performed on someone with keloids ?

Although possible, it would be more prudent to wait for the keloids to resolve before attempting more elective type surgery such as a chin liposuction. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Liposuction of the chin and neck is done through small poke holes which would not generate a keloid or hypertrophic scar.

Keloids on the jaw line are not common.  keloids are most commonly found on the ears, sternum and shoulders. The fact that you already have them on your jawline means that this could occur again with any incision that is made, especially when a cannula is manipulated multiple times via the same site causing friction within the area.  You have to weight your risks and benefits. Take care and good luck.

I have successfully performed liposuction on many patients with keloids, although it is unpredictable if any surgery/trauma can cause an additional keloid at the site of entrance for the liposuction.  My suggestion would be to see someone with experience in liposuction and lasers, who also treats keloids and scars.  I would used pulsed dye laser over the scar 2-3 weeks after liposuction to prevent any keloid from forming.  Nobody can answer this for you with certainty.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thanks for your
question. While the simple answer is yes, dealing with keloids can be a
difficult problem and can occur with any trauma or scar on your skin, as you
probably know. I have been involved in keloid research for many years and
although there is some very promising new treatments out there, I would
strongly suggest that you consult with a board-certified dermatologist or
plastic surgeon and make sure they are well versed not only in liposuction but
also in dealing with keloids. It would also seem prudent to deal with the
keloids as if you are going to want to contour your neck, you do not want
keloids obstructing the new you.

Keloids can be managed, controlled and, at times, eliminated.I suggest dealing with your keloids first. Some patients form massive keloids that are extremely difficult to control. In cases such as that, it may be prudent to stay away from surgical procedures.If your keloids can successfully be controlled or eliminated, then there is a good chance any potential keloid after liposuction could be controlled as well.It's very important that patients who form of keloids be seen regularly and proactively treated to prevent or minimize the keloids from forming.It's much easier to prevent a keloid than it is to treat once it has formed.This is a situation that should probably not be answered as a yes or no answer on RealSelf but requires an in-person evaluation by a plastic surgeon who has experience managing keloids.Based on where you live, you may want to consider making an appointment with Dr. Mark Kobayashi. I can unequivocally say he's the most talented plastic surgeon I have ever met.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Keloids are not an absolute contra-indication for neck lipo.  A small incision needs to be made that can for a keloid.  However, if access to the neck can be made through an existing keloid site, then there won't be any increase in keloids by removing subcutaneous fat.  So if there is a keloid that you would like removed that is in a favorable site, then it would be safe to do.  As far as excising the keloid, be prepared for frequent office visits for wound injections to inhibit as much as possible the reformation of the keloid.  Best wishes.