Your Breast Surgery
Scar Calculation
Type of Scar
Estimated Likelihood*

Hypertrophic
discolored, moderately raised and thick scars

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Keloid
discolored, very raised and thick scars that can extend far wider than the wound itself; often itchy and painful

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Wide-Spread
flat, pale, significantly stretched scars; can appear depressed and glossy

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Normal
desirable, flat and thin scars; the least conspicuous type of scars

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*estimates average expected outcomes for individuals with your risk factors and protective factors