I had a tummy tuck about a year ago. I'm wondering what laser would be best suited to lightening the darker areas of my scar. It's overall pretty good, and thin, but the concentrated pigmentation is some areas is something I'd like to address.
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Answer: Resurfx laser is best for these types of scars paired with melarase creams for pigmentation
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
At least from the descripiton provided, it sounds like a hypertrophic scar. Instead of chasing after expensive, here-today-gone tomorrow "bells and whistles" light and energy-based gizmos, you might wish to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist about the use of a simple...
Hello Kaula. It's possible that fractional laser resurfacing may benefit you but it's difficult to tall from the photos so an in person consultation with a scar expert (see link) is necessary. Best of luck.
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