Is there any permanent redness after laser treatment for scars?

May 11, 2016
Asked By:naryways in moradabad

how many sittings of laser treatment are essential for scars? i hav taken one sitting of laser treatment for scars, is it compulsory to take 2 more sittings? Dr. told me that treatment consist 3 sittings. can i go in sunlight without any threat after the treatment is over?

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May 21, 2016

Answer: Later treatment for scars

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Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 21, 2016

Answer: Later treatment for scars

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July 18, 2016

Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing

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July 18, 2016

Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 13, 2016

Answer: How many laser treatments are needed to improve scars

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 13, 2016

Answer: How many laser treatments are needed to improve scars

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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June 6, 2016

Answer: Laser Resurfacing for Scars

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Answer: Laser Resurfacing for Scars

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September 7, 2018

Answer: Depends on lasers, skin type and settings

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Answer: Depends on lasers, skin type and settings

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