What's the chances of developing keloids or hypertrophic scars after a thigh lift?

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I had an arm lift an tummy tuck. I got keloids that went to hypertrophic scars after steroid injections. They were minimal on my stomach. But horrible on my arms, now I'm doing lasers on them.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

The best indicator of how a patient will scar is how they have scarred in the past so there is a good chance you would develop keloid scarring after the thigh lift as well.  This being said,  your surgeon can do more to help minimize the chance of keloid scarring if her or she knows going into surgery you have a history of keloids.  I recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person and discuss your history and concerns.  Best of luck!

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear about your hypertrophic scars, jennieh.
Unfortunately, the fact that you already developed them during your previous surgery means that you’re also at high risk for developing them later on. It’s actually pretty common after a thigh lift.
Still, the best thing to do is to consult a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon to have yourself physically evaluated and get personalized recommendations. I offer free initial consultations that you can schedule on my website.
Best of luck!

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