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Will I be able to get breast augmentations if I am prone to keloid scarring?
Question : Will I be able to get breast augmentations if I am prone to keloid scarring?
I have keloid scars and I am curious if it is safe and possible for me to get any plastic surgery but mainly a breast augmentation? Will a doctor perform my operation with the possibility of keloids?
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Answer by Abby ツ
Ew, just don’t.. save yourself the trouble.
A plastic surgeon will not disqualify you as a candidate for cosmetic surgery solely based on your tendency toward keloid scarring. It is, however, something s/he will ask you to consider when weighing the pros/cons of the surgery. You have to decide if the results are worth the potential for noticeable scars.
There are incision sites that would be better than others in this case. You’d probably want to steer clear of a crease incision because bras (especially underwire) could be uncomfortable with those significant scars. I’d also stay away from a nipple incision because the scar would be obvious. A better option for you might be transumbilical (belly button) or transaxillary (armpit). Those two sites tend to have smaller incisions because the surgery is done endoscopically.