Keloid scar risks on Asian skin (areola)? I am getting a breast aug with a lift

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I am Asian and getting a modest breast aug with a breast lift. I tend to get hyperpigmentation from scars due to my ethnicity which fade to some degree over time. However, I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't experience keloid scarring. My question: Can women of color develop keloid scars around the areola where the nipple has been repositioned in a breast lift? I hope not. Any tips on how to lessen keloid scarring is appreciated.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

There is variation in how people heal breast lift procedures. The best scars  come from the lollipop lift so try to find a surgeon who knows how to do it. I would warn you against the donut lift however. Those scars can stretch out a lot over time

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

The link below are examples of many women and their scar healing at nine months post surgery.  Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear vtgirl,
scar prevention begins in the OR during the surgery when I meticulously close wounds in multiple layers in order to reduce tension and reduce scars width. I tape my incisions during the early postoperative period to reduce micromotions of the tissues so the incision can heal earlier. I also use compression garments and later Biocorneum gel.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A keloid may form anywhere on the breast or chest. Using scar products like Mederma or Scar Guard as soon as the stitches or tapes are removed can be very helpful.

Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD · Answer

Keloids may happen in any scar and keloid around the areola is possible. This can happen in any ethnicity, while some suffer more. A silicone sheet may be used after the surgery to prevent (or reduce) keloids and if it happens, there may be need for a steroid injection treatment.

Keloid scar risks on Asian skin (areola)? I am getting a breast aug with a lift

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Keloid scar risks on Asian skin (areola)? I am getting a breast aug with a lift

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Answer: Keloid

Answer: Keloid

Answer: Everyone may have Keloids. There are ways to reduce them.

Answer: Everyone may have Keloids. There are ways to reduce them.

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