I had an operation a few years ago and got keloids. Does this mean every time I have surgery I will get keloids? I would like to have a facelift down the road, but it scares me in case it happens again. Thanks, Neeko
September 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids do not go away with time.
They do flatten out and become less red. Facelift scars rarely keloid. When it is time for your facelift the surgeon will be able to tell you with a greater degree of certainty. In 35 years of facelifting I have never had a keloid on a facelift patient.
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids do not go away with time.
They do flatten out and become less red. Facelift scars rarely keloid. When it is time for your facelift the surgeon will be able to tell you with a greater degree of certainty. In 35 years of facelifting I have never had a keloid on a facelift patient.
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids are a problem
Without pictures and without examining you, it is hard to give specific advice. Additionally, patients sometimes think that they have keloids when they actually have hypertrophic scars or some other healing issue. If you do have true keloids, there is a chance that you will get them again. There are not great treatments for keloids there are some methods such as steroids and radiation which may help. Good luck.
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids are a problem
Without pictures and without examining you, it is hard to give specific advice. Additionally, patients sometimes think that they have keloids when they actually have hypertrophic scars or some other healing issue. If you do have true keloids, there is a chance that you will get them again. There are not great treatments for keloids there are some methods such as steroids and radiation which may help. Good luck.
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