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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Laser Scar Removal Reduces Appearance of Scars

    Laser scar removal surgery can reduce the appearance of certain scars by 50 percent to 80 percent, according to Mitchel Goldman, M.D. Laser scar removal is effective for keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring and atrophic scarring. Laser scar removal targets tissue under the skin surface to stimulate new collagen growth.

    On the Other: Not Everyone is a Candidate for Laser Scar Surgery

    Patients suffering from psoriasis, dermatitis and cystic acne are not good candidates for laser surgery to heal scarring. African-Americans are not ideal candidates for most types of laser scar removal. African-Americans suffering from keloid scars cannot be treated effectively with laser surgery.

    Bottom Line

    Laser surgery can help certain patients repair the damage from scars. Laser treatments have been shown to be quite successful in reducing the appearance of many types of conditions, with minimal side effects. However, laser surgery is not available for all types of scarring or for certain populations of patients.

    Source:

    Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery: Laser Scar Removal--Is It Right For You?

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