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Can a diode laser remove a pigmented scar? What kind of laser and settings would be needed to remove a small, pigmented scar?

September 22, 2016
Asked By:vchoi610 in Sacramento, CA

I had surgery to remove some ovarian cysts and the surgery went well but now I have two noticeable scars on my lower abdominal area about 1cm each, non-raised. They are, however, noticeable as they are darker than the rest of my skin. Can a diode laser remove them? Would LLLT help to get rid of the pigmentation?

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September 23, 2016

Answer: Hyperpigmentation/Scar/Body -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening/Peels, Aerolase, Pico Laser

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Answer: Hyperpigmentation/Scar/Body -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening/Peels, Aerolase, Pico Laser

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Answer: Dark scars and q switch laser

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