Scar Removal: Q&A
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I need a laser scar removal. How much does it cost? Does this really work? How do I make a consultation? My scar is on my leg and on my knees. The keloid and the other scars became black and noticeable.
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flor perillo
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Cost for laser scar revision
There are many different treatment options for various types of scars so the cost would depend on the type of scar, location, how large the scar is, and what treatments would be necessary. Keloidal or hypertrophic (raised) scars are treated with intralesional injections with steroids or chemotherapy agents such as 5-FU (5-fluorouracil) or bleomycin, and also with certain lasers. Other scars may benefit from resurfacing lasers such as CO2, Erbium, Fractionated CO2, or Fraxel...
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Cost for laser scar removal
Plastic Surgery Pricing varies depending on geographic location and the expertise of the physician. Moreover, the prices for laser scar removal depends on the type and location of the scar as well as the type of laser used. The price tends to range between $1000 to $5000. If you are able to match the scar with the appropriate laser, laser scar removal can be very effective. It is important to choose an experienced surgeon who can offer different procedures (both laser...
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Cost of Laser for scar removal
Scars are complicated and require assessment by a skin expert, either a dermatologist (www.aad.org) or plastic surgeon. The type and location of scar as well as the treatment chosen will determine the cost, and often several treatments or modalities will be required. Laser is one treatment option, but there are many other options as well depending on the scar (is it red, brown or white; is it depressed, hypertophic, a keloid?) Best to have your scars assessed in person.
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Scar removal laser cost
Laser scar removal defines a whole class of treatments that range in cost from a few hundred dollars each session to several thousand. I would consult with a scar removal specialist to determine the right combination of lasers.
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How much does Scar Removal Cost?
Hi Flor. We get this question very often from callers that want to get an idea of what it will cost to revise a scar. The problem is until we see the scar, we're not sure what the treatment options are. With textured scars it could be surgical removal, laser resurfacing or even steroid injections (hypertrophic or keloid). Whereas with colored scars, we typically opt for lasers.
Your first step it to talk to several dermatologists and/or plastic...
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Laser for scars
Laser scar removal is a more complex problem than many people, both patients a physicians, realize. First there are a number of different lasers and their effect on scars is different. The degree of keloiding and the color of the patients skin must be dealt with on an individualized basis with kenalog and bleaching agents beyond the laser process. It also takes a number of treatments over time to get the best results. Get a consultation in person from a surgeon with extensive experience...
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Lasers don't remove scars (in most cases).
Especially with scars that are thick and raised (hypertrophic) or extend beyond the normal scar boundaries (keloids), scar "removal" is not always easy or even successful, regardless of surgeon or technique used, including laser. This is even more problematic for darker skin types, and also for the knee areas, which heal poorly in many individuals because of the constant motion of the knee joint.
Lasers do NOT provide any better excision technical advantage over a sharp...
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