Best way to treat dark scars

Stephen Mandy, MD answers: What is the best way to lighten dark scars?

I had undergone collage injections. The scars have flatten but the problem is the dark color. What can be done to lighten these scars?

 


Stephen Mandy, MD
17 days ago

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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