My skin have high tendency to form keloids, what are the chances of developing keloids after Rhinoplasty? (photo)

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i will be doing a surgery to correct my septum and my adenoids will be cut. is the chance of having a scar or keloid inside my nose after surgery?

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

Keloid scars are excessive scars that form not only in the area of the trauma or injury but abnormally extend to the surrounding tissues. They are more common in areas such as the shoulder or sternum (over the breast bone), and can also occur at the ear lobes and nape of the neck. There seems to be a genetic predisposition as people with darker skin tend to form keloids.However, keloid formation on the nose is EXTREMELY rare and is almost unheard of after rhinoplasty. The only exception may be the case of nasal reconstruction for major burns of the nose.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD · Answer

It’s unlikely that you’ll form keloids as a result of the surgery, especially if the incisions are done internally. You may want to ask your surgeon to further address your concerns.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloids are unlikely to develop from a rhinoplasty incision.  Additionally, the incisions involved in a typical open rhinoplasty are also very short.  I believe the risk is low.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The risk of keloid formation is very low in the nose. The surgery can be undertaken without much concern if an endonasal approach is used. The risk of keloid with an open approach through the columella or an alarplasty is small as well. I would recommend that in a high risk patient only an endonasal approach be used. RegardsDr. JDisclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Incisions for rhinoplasty and a septoplasty can both be made inside the nose to completely alleviate keloid formation. In 25 years of performing surgery we have never seen a keloid inside the nose. For many examples of rhinoplasty, please see the link below

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