Product for Hyperpigmented Scar?

I hit my face on a car door and got a 1 to 2 inch scar from it. I am an african american female. Now, the scar is dark compared to my brown toned skin. The scar is just below my eye. I have been putting coco butter stick on it for about a month, with no results. Any suggestions of what I can purchase to get rid of this annoying mark on my face?

Asked 35 months ago by clyles in Richton Park, Illinois
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Removing brown trauma scars

Hi Clyles, You have a couple really good options that you have not tried yet. Hydroquinone bleaching creams may offer some good results and should be tried first. Q-switched laser treatments can get rid of pigmented scars as well but may be More expensive.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Product for hyperpigmented scar?

The first line for hyperpigmentation is over the counter bleaching creams. The next step is prescription forms of the medication. A light chemical peel may be helpful and / or microablative skin resurfacing. After you have invested in the above, you should apply a sun block if you don't want to repeat the above!!
Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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