Treatment for hypopigmented scars on chest?

I have several scars on my chest with hypopigmented areas. What is the best treatment to make the lightened parts darker again?

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A: Eximer Laser

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Until melanocyte transfer becomes widely and easily available, the best treatment for this problem is probably the Eximer laser.     It will take a number of visits but, generally this is a successful treatment. However, I would expect noticeable improvement and not total resolution... more

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