I would consider excising and then revising it with resurfacing

Philip Young, MD answers: Best laser treatment for scars on dark ethnic skin?

Very concerned about the little information on the internet about laser treatment on dark-skin individuals. As an individual who has brown skin, I am currently using Obagi products to tone and treat the skin prior to laser. As I have a slightly raised burn scar on my forehead (from the age of one - now 42 years old), can you please advise me of what your thoughts are with regards to treating this type of scar on dark skin.

 


Philip Young, MD
6 months ago
By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

If it is raised you could consider laser resurfacing but with dark skinned individuals the risk of complications is little more. I would excise your scar and close it possibly in a geometric fashion to break up a noticeable line and then consider resurfacing in less aggressive means. You can consider fractional resurfacing to decrease the complications. This can be done and with the surgeon he will hold your hand through the whole process and do his/ her best to make sure that you are happy.

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