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Do you recommend laser treatment for my hypertrophic scar on my Indian skin? (Photo)

sravanthivysettyMar 9, 2020
I had a wide thick scar that I got excised 2 months back. The scar is much thinner but still slightly widened raise and red. As seen in the picture it is a linear scar on my face and is very visible. The scar is taking a great toll on my mental health. I am second year medical student and looking to get a laser treatment to help with the scar before I start rotations. (The pigmentation changes around the chin area is from stable vitiligo that I had for about 15 years) Looking forward to any suggestions.

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