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What type of laser would best reduce the appearance of my scar? Black female, scar excision done 6 months ago (photo)

tkay01Sep 21, 2022
I am a black female (brown skin). I had scar excision back in March of this year and was told by my surgeon (who is in another state) to start laser. What type of laser would suit me best?

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Dr. Luis A. Perez, DO
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Answered on Sep 26, 2022
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