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My Asian Eyelid Surgery Left Keloid Scars?

fallenbishopDec 3, 2012
and i am thinking of eyelid surgery revision,but i am worried that it will leave another keloid scar. Is there a way to prevent keloid scar in my next surgery? Is there a way to remove my keloid scar in my eyelids? it really looks horrible. I can't hide it even if i put loads of concealer and eyeshadows.

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