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Scar revision



Keloid above the ear
Keloid above the ear
Keloid, pigmented
Keloid, pigmented
Keloid, on the foot
Keloid, on the foot
Keloid scar
Keloid scar


Scar revision

Alternative Names:

Keloid revision; Hypertrophic scar revision; Scar repair
Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

  • reactions to medications
  • problems breathing
Risks for any surgery are:
  • bleeding
  • infection
  • blood clots
  • scar recurrence
  • keloid formation (or recurrence)
  • dehiscence (separation) of the wound
Excessive sun exposure to a scar may cause darkening, which could interfere with future revision.



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