Is it safe to go ahead with laser hair removal over a scar from a burn?

November 3, 2016
Asked By:mu4fuzah in Mississauga, ON

I had a deep burn from a boiling water accident last year. It's all healed now but it's left a scar on my inner thigh. The scar is getting better with time, but I'm afraid that laser will make it permanent or have other negative affects.

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November 10, 2016

Answer: Laser Should Not Affect Scar Negatively

Douglas Wu, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
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November 10, 2016

Answer: Laser Should Not Affect Scar Negatively

Douglas Wu, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
November 5, 2016

Answer: Laser Hair Removal over Healed Scar

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 5, 2016

Answer: Laser Hair Removal over Healed Scar

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 2, 2016

Answer: Laser Hair Removal Over A Healed Scar

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Laser Hair Removal Over A Healed Scar

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November 5, 2016

Answer: Laser hair removal over a scar

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
November 5, 2016

Answer: Laser hair removal over a scar

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist

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