Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underLipoma Removal q&a

Keloid Scar from Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin?

MA
MISS AApr 6, 2009

I have keloid-prone skin. If I get a lipoma removed, will the scar most likely turn into a keloid?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 125 Reviews
Answered on Dec 1, 2010
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
Dr. Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 18, 2010
Answer
Dr. John Whitt, MD (retired)
Dr. John Whitt, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 19, 2009
Answer

More Lipoma Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Darrick E. Antell, MD, FACS

For most surgeons, the closure of the wound is a nuisance and left for an intern to do.  For a plastic surgeon, it is a major part of the procedure.  So I would clearly choose a plastic surgeon to remove a lipoma and in my practice it is generally performed with only local anesthesia...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael Constantin Gartner, DO

I would recommend you find a board certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Sugery, who has an extensive experience in Lipoma Removal.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner

+31 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Lewis Albert Andres, MD

Hello!  Lipomas are best served being surgically excised.  This will significantly reduce the possibility that it will return.  Depending on the size and location, they may be removed under simple local anesthesia and possibly in the office.  I would discuss the options with...

+8 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The decision to remove the sutures after lipoma removal depend on the type of sutures and the technique.  Trust your surgeon with his advice. 

+3 answers
See all Lipoma Removal Q&A
See more Lipoma Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE LIPOMA REMOVAL GUIDE →