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Is keloid or hypotrophic scar occur inside nose post revision tiplasty?


Is a keloid scar in the nose post tip revision normal or are hyprotrophic scars in nose more normal? DO keloids happen inside the nose or hypotrophic scars?
Pls advise

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pearsonfaces.com


Facial plastic surgeon
Fleming Island, FL
United States
View My Professional Profile 		  Keloids and revision rhinoplasty scars
February 9, 2012 6:47 AM

Keloid scars of the nose are virtually unheard of even in keloid-prone individuals. Hypertrophic scarring is possible, but unlikely. Most scarring problems with rhinoplasty incisions tend (more)
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Miami, FL
United States
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February 8, 2012 3:26 AM

It could be possible but very unlikely. Need to see in person by a second opinion. Follow up report would be nice. (more)
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