African american. 23. 5'6. 120lb. My c section left me with a scar that formed a keloid. Most of my family have keloidal skin. My mother can't even pierce her ears. I do have ear piercings. Does this factor increase my risk for capsular contracture if I get a breast augmentation?
May 24, 2014
Answer: Keloids leading to capsular contracture? Thanks for your question -In our San Francisco practice we perform many breast augmentations on people of all colors, ethnicities and nationalities. We have seen no increase in capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implants) based on tendency to form keloids.In addition, keloid or hypertrophic scarring is unusual (but not unheard of) in the traditional breast augmentation incision patterns.I hope this helps
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May 24, 2014
Answer: Keloids leading to capsular contracture? Thanks for your question -In our San Francisco practice we perform many breast augmentations on people of all colors, ethnicities and nationalities. We have seen no increase in capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implants) based on tendency to form keloids.In addition, keloid or hypertrophic scarring is unusual (but not unheard of) in the traditional breast augmentation incision patterns.I hope this helps
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Answer: Does keloid increase my risk for capsular contracture? Great question. To date I have never read any articles that talk about an increase in capsular contracture rates in patients that form keloids. It is not a typical area to form a keloid as they are usually on the outer surface of the skin. I do not think you should have any concerns moving forward.
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Answer: Does keloid increase my risk for capsular contracture? Great question. To date I have never read any articles that talk about an increase in capsular contracture rates in patients that form keloids. It is not a typical area to form a keloid as they are usually on the outer surface of the skin. I do not think you should have any concerns moving forward.
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