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I had Pulse Dye Laser for Scars. How many treatments are normally required to make scar go white ?

Wella82eMar 11, 2013
I have a large scar on calve and knee from surgery , I have had 3 pulse dye lasers done and they havnt reduced the redness at all , how many treatments are normally required to make scar go white ? Is there any other treatments to reduce redness for scars, would steroid injection help scar that is thick and red ? Could u please get back to me .

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Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD
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Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jordan C. Carqueville, MD
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Board Certified Dermatologist
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Dr. Michael Contreras, MD
Dr. Michael Contreras, MD
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