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Should I get CO2 laser as a last resort for my chest keloid scar? (Photo)

LilychangSep 7, 2021
I am a 23 year female and I have been worried about a keloid scar on my chest for a long time . It’s very visible so it makes me conscious when I wear clothes .I have had multiple steroid injections , had NG yag laser and applied scar creams locally for the past 6 years . The skin around that area has become very thin and 1 doctor even recommended me to get tattoo over it to hide it. Another doctor said nothing can be done. As a last resort should I get Co2 laser ? I really want to get it rid .

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Answered on Sep 15, 2021
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