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What is the Best Way to Lighten Dark Scars?
asked 2 years ago by aluglas in philippines
Latest answer by Stephen Mandy, MD
Question viewed 896 times
Tags: dark, lighten, scar
I had undergone collage injections. The scars have flatten but the problem is the dark color. What can be done to lighten these scars?
2 answers to What is the Best Way to Lighten Dark Scars?
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Best way to treat dark scars
I am guessing that since you are in the Philippines you may be of Asian extraction? If so, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common problem and results from relatively minor injury with dark pigment as a consequence. Peels and bleaching agents may be of use, but in some patients may also result in dartkening. Treatment with certain lasers and light devices is usually successful but only in very the experienced hands of a physician acquainted with treating Asian skin....
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Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist
Miami Dermatologist
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Collagen and dark scars
It is difficult to say what you need without seeing photos of the problem area. Are these scars from the collagen injections? or the injection sites themselves?
