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How soon after surgery should I start laser treatment to minimise and treat the scars?

Tanyakh
I am getting a deep plane facelift and lip lift and am very concerned about scarring. I have read that lasers are excellent to assist in this area. 1. How soon after surgery should I start laser treatment to minimise and treat the scars and 2. what are the best lasers to use. I am a Caucasian female 52 years with normal skin. Thank you so much

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