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Best laser suited to lightening perimeter of tummy tuck scar? (Photo)

R4INBOWMar 31, 2023
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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