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Will Laser Scar Removal Affect my Ovaries?

asked 1 year ago by doda in jordan
Latest answer by M. Christine Lee, MD
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Tags: abdomen, female, scar

when i was 16 yrs old .. i had a ovarian cyst removal surgery which left an ugly scar in my abdomen .. so m thinkinn to do a laser to remve ths scar .. but m scared of it effect on tha ovaries .. can u plz help me n give me a full deatails abt ths ..

2 answers to Will Laser Scar Removal Affect my Ovaries?

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Will laser scar removal affect the ovaries

Lasers do not penetrate beneath the skin so will not affect the ovaries or any other internal organs. Lasers emit light energy which is very safe, not carcinogenic or mutagenic such as X-rays or radiation. There are many different laser procedures which would help improve the appearance of your scar but you need to be careful to have the procedures performed by a qualified and experienced specialist. In the wrong hands, the scar could end up looking much worse. Ask... more
M. Christine Lee, MD

Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon
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It should not, but...

First off, no laser will completely remove a scar per se.  There are lasers that can help improve the appearance of a scar.  Next, most lasers do not go any deeper than the dermis.  Therefore, a laser would not go deep enough to affect your ovaries.  Lasers do not emit harmful radiation either; so there would not be an effect with this as well.
Brent Spencer, MD

Frisco Dermatologic Surgeon

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