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How long after pulsed dye laser can I have Fraxel on a hypertrophic scar on my chest? (Photo)

January 8, 2020
Asked By:Lolalola4321 in United Kingdom

I had a cystic acne scar on my chest removed surgically six months ago. The surgical scar developed a small hard lump in the middle. I started monthly pulsed dye laser sessions three months ago but after the last session the scar became much more raised. The hard lump is still there. I will have another PDL session in two weeks and would like to have a fraxel session after that. How long should I wait between the two?

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