Does having a tendency to form keloid affect cosmetic surgery?

Question

I am interested in getting a lip lift because of a prolonged philtrum, but given how I have a history of getting keloids often, I have been wondering if it is advised against in case of bad scarring, or if there is any option to avoid a keloid scar forming.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

I have not seen any documented cases of keloids on the upper lip. The central face is actually a rare place to see keloids in general. That being said, unfavorable scarring is always a risk of a lip lift. Hope that helps.
Gary Linkov, MD
Lip Specialist
Manhattan

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately no one can predict whether a keloid or hypertrophic scar will form, but this possibility is a risk that should be considered during your decision making process.

Esta Kronberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your very important question. If you are prone to keloids I would be very cautious about doing a cosmetic surgery procedure. Granted keloids are rare on the face but it can happen.you need a very serious discussion with your plastic surgeon.

Timothy A. Janiga, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloid formation is genetic in nature and it can be hard to predict who will form a keloid.  If you have formed a keloid in the past from other surgeries or piercings then I would be very cautious before you have an elective surgical operation.  Take care.Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS

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