Best Laser Treatment for Hyperpigmented Scars?

December 5, 2008
Asked By:fairlady in lake oswego, oregon

I have tan-colored hyperpigmented scars from a surgery done many years ago. What would be the best scar laser treatment to fade them?

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November 19, 2018

Answer: Laser scar lightening with topical Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams beforehand

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 19, 2018

Answer: Laser scar lightening with topical Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams beforehand

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2009

Answer: Several options for hyperpigmented scars

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2009

Answer: Several options for hyperpigmented scars

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 1, 2017

Answer: How do you reduce hyeprpigmentation from laser injury?

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Answer: How do you reduce hyeprpigmentation from laser injury?

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September 19, 2015

Answer: SCAR REVISIONS - hyperpigmentation

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Answer: SCAR REVISIONS - hyperpigmentation

December 13, 2009

Answer: Treatment of Hyperpigmented Scars

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Answer: Treatment of Hyperpigmented Scars

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