Keloid revision; Hypertrophic scar revision; Scar repair; Z-plasty; Tissue expansion

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• Reactions to medications
• Breathing problems

Risks for any surgery are:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Blood clots
• Scar recurrence
• Keloid formation (or recurrence)
• Separation (dehiscence) of the wound

Exposing the scar to too much sun may cause it to darken, which could interfere with future revision.

Images

Keloid above the ear

Keloid, on the foot

Keloid scar

Keloid, pigmented

Review Date: 06/16/2011
Reviewed By: David A. Lickstein, MD, FACS, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)