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

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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. Text Continues Below

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