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If a Person Who is Prone to Keloids Wants Plastic Surgery, What Steps Can They Person to Take Reduce the Risk of Scarring?

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MoldedClay
I am in my mid 20s and I am a black and native American lady. I am thinking about a breast augmentation. I have heard that radiation and steroid injections can be given in the new wounds to prevent scarring. Is that true? I am concerned about the radiation as I don't want to raise my cancer risk but I will definitely consider the steroid injections. How can I find a doctor proficient in dealing preventing scars in ethnic skin? Thanks.

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