Can red light therapy help with scars/hypopigmentation?

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I have a little scar on my forehead from a curling iron burn that's somewhat hypo-pigmented and I've heard that red light therapy can help the many skin benefits so I'm interested to maybe try it for my scar cause there's not really any risk, unless there's something else I could do that is better for regimenting and results.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

So many of the expensive "bells and whistles," supposedly "next big thing" gizmos that are heavily hyped or promoted by skinfluencers prove to be here-today-gone-tomorrow devices that are quickly replaced by the next supposedly new and improved gizmo. For the consumer this can translate into a whole lot of lost time, money, frustration and disappointment. 
Professionally performed manual Dermastamp microneedling (no need for the added expense and risks of RF microneedling) accompanied by the topical application of prescription pigment enhancing agents has a long a track frack for safety and efficacy for treating superficial, surface texture and color irregularities, such as those seen with certain Hypopigmented scars (as well as for other hypopigmented conditions). You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist scar treatment specialist.
And, one more piece of advice. Do not go into any consultation asking for a particular treatment because to your later financial loss, disappointment and frustration, you will likely get exactly what you asked for. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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