Can Someone Develop Keloids from Under Eye Bag Removal?

February 1, 2010
Asked By:B123 in USA

I am considering getting the bag under my eyes removed. The doctor said that it is done behind the eye. Can I develop keloids?Also, he is wanting to use a laser to tighten my skin. I am Hispanic and worried about developing darkness or discoloration around my eyes. Any suggestions?

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February 3, 2010

Answer: A trans-conjunctival blepharoplasty incision will not keloid.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 3, 2010

Answer: A trans-conjunctival blepharoplasty incision will not keloid.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 22, 2019

Answer: Treating keloids in Los Angeles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 22, 2019

Answer: Treating keloids in Los Angeles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 2, 2010

Answer: Keloid scarring with eyelid surgery is VERY RARE

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Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 2, 2010

Answer: Keloid scarring with eyelid surgery is VERY RARE

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Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 2, 2010

Answer: Keloids of the eyelids

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February 2, 2010

Answer: Keloids of the eyelids

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Answer: Keloid inside?

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Answer: Keloid inside?

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