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How Long Until the Side Effect of Laser Scar Removal on Leg Is Gone?

asked 11 months ago by chandon in Bangkok, Thailand
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: hyperpigmentation, options, red spot

a week ago, i went to a clinic to get laser scar removal treatment on my leg. After treatment, i felt painful. next day, it turned very red and swelling.then i felt very itching i even couldn't sleep for a few days. after a week, itching was gone but it is still red and i am worried this will left on my leg forever. i don't want to get laser scar removal treatment again never ever. before treatment the scars on my leg were not much but now it looks really ugly and a lot. how long red will gone?

3 answers to How Long Until the Side Effect of Laser Scar Removal on Leg Is Gone?

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Scar Removal

This will depend on the type of laser and how the energy was set. If you were over-treated, then you will have to wait a while as the legs heal very slowly. This could take 2-3 months. Be certain to wear sunscreen and protect the area from the sun.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Negative Reaction to Laser for Scars

Without knowing which laser or technology was used on you, it's hard to offer proper feedback on your reaction and what your expecations should be as you heal. I would encourage you to pose these valid questions and concerns to the one that did the treatment regadless of wether or not you want to continue with further treatments. Having the reaction that is seen in the photos and described by you is not the expected outcome that we would want to see. Generally... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scars from laser scar treatment?

Scars are permanent. so, no laser will get rid of them. you have purpura, a side effect of Nd:Yag laser I would guess. it should get better, but expect some hyperpigmentation to linger
Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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