Photofacial not helpful for scar treatment

Shawn Allen, MD answers: Can Photofacial help reduce breast reduction scars?

I had a breast reduction done about 4 years ago and am left with scars on my breasts. I've been to a medical spa and they've said a series of photo facial will improve the appearance. Is this true? Can photo facial help improve the appearnce of scars left from surgery? If not, whats my best bet?


Shawn Allen, MD
7 months ago
By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

Light based treatments can help speed up the resolution of redness in scars but to effect scar remodeling or the thickness of the scar is a stretch. Full ablation or fractionated laser ablation is best. Fraxel nonablative is ok at best... I would recommend seeing a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for help with scarring of the skin

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