How to remove a flat white scar?

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Hello dear doctors. I have on my forehead, two white surgical scars of a couple of centimetres... They are thin and flat, after a revision and seven fraxel sessions, but they are white; my skin type is of a typical southern European. I'd like to know if there a solution for this problem. Thank you in advance for your time, your answers are always very useful for all of us patients!

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

The hypopigmented scar should improve with targeted phototherapy using the Eximer laser. This is the same laser that is used to treat vitiligo and stimulates melanocytes.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself Verified All-star

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many options available for scar revision depending on the type of scar that you have. 
Scar revision requires a disciplined approach to address the different characteristics of scars including texture, color, level of inflammation, vascularity, and hypertrophy. Our office specializes in scar revision because we have both cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and general surgeons within our center. The ideal scar treatment is combination therapy that incorporates vascular lasers, microfractional RF and laser, microneedling, Micro-ionization ablation, PRP, topical growth serums and polysiloxane topical gels, and surgery if indicated. 
I recommend Melarase PM for patients that have dark and discolored scars and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily for all new and hypertrophic scars prior to any treatment. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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