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Hyperpigmented Breast Scars After Fraxel Laser
asked 3 years ago by Maggie in Canada in Ottawa
Latest answer by Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
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A year ago I had Fraxel treatment on some keloid scarring on my breasts from a reduction I had about 10 years ago. The doctor treated my keloid scars first with IPL followed by Fraxel during the same visit. My scars are now dark brown and I am horribly disfigured. The doctor said this happens to about 10% of patients who have Fraxel and there is nothing she can do. I've tried bleaching creams and further IPL treatments but nothing has helped. Is there anything I can do?
1 answer to Hyperpigmented Breast Scars After Fraxel Laser
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Treat hyperpigmentation
There are a number of ways to treat hyerpigmentation in a scar. Hyperpigmentation is difficult to treat and must be done slowly, carefully and gradually so that what happens is a gradual lightening closer to normal skin color rather than complete removal of all pigment or color so that the area is lighter than normal skin color or even white.
Q-switched lasers (such as are used for tattoos) as well as longer pulse duration alexandrite 755nm lasers can be used to target pigment. There is...
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Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist
Charlotte Dermatologist