I have keloid skin. Would I be able to have a neck lift?

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A dermatologist told me back in the 70's that I could never have a face lift due to keloid skin. Has technology advanced so much that I would be able to have a neck lift? I am caucasian in my 60's

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients with history of keloids ( usually black people) have a high risk of developing keloids where the incisions are made.In muy practice, when a patient with high risk of keloid is interested in undergoing a neck lift or a face lift, I tell them that keloids could form, but that we could prevent them with monitoring and injection of steroids in the surgical scars. It is  up to the patients if they are willing to trade the risk of the keloid formation with the benefits of the rejuvenate plastic surgery procedure they wish to undergo.

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS · Answer

More than likely you are  a candidate for a facelift. If you were told you had 'keloid skin'- that means you generally develop growing scar tissue in areas of trauma on your skin.  So if you have had your earlobes pierces, and developed keloids, then yes. If you have had surgery on your neck or chest or other areas and develop keloids, then likely you are at risk. If not, then speak to a plastic surgeon, discuss your concern and go from there.

Mark Berkowitz, MD · Answer

Donna16  Hello Neighbor!  Thank you for the question.  An in person consultation is necessary to determine your best course of action.  We  will need to  look at your past scars from previous procedures.  As the face has a great blood supply it is unusual to see keloids on caucasian people after face lifting. Depending upon your needs, there are alternatives that may help to rejuvenate without large incisions like:FillersVenus VivaSkin ResurfacingLaser Face LiftsConsultations are complimentary.  Please call Danielle at 5862547692. I look forward to discussing your concerns.  Thanks #DRB

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Keloids are more common on the trunk with dark skinned individuals. It's rather rare, but not impossible to have a keloid on the face from cosmetic surgery. It's also important to look at your previous scarring history and look at whether or not previous  incisions are a keloid versus a hypertrophic scar . A thorough examination will be required to make a determination about what may be needed.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

You don't say what prompted him to say that or supply your scarring history.  You don't show what your scar(s) looks like now. So the answer is probably.

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