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Had Surgery, Scar Still Red. How Can I Get Rid Of The Redness?
how long does it take for a scar to turn white? hello sir how long does it take for a scar to turn white? my scar is still red after 8 months of surgery would it heal? i asked a doctor and he told me that pulsed dye laser would help to get rid of redness can u tell me how much does it cost? and should i wait or i must do it thanks
Fri, 28 Dec 2012
Hello,
If you wait, the scar would automatically mature or turn white. Do not be anxious at it might take even up to a year for scars to get mature. Yes, pulsed dye laser is a good alternative to ablate the vessels under the scar but the cost of therapy can be pretty high with a session costing a few thousand. I would advice you to wait and consider laser therapy only if it remains immature or red even after 1 year.
If you wait, the scar would automatically mature or turn white. Do not be anxious at it might take even up to a year for scars to get mature. Yes, pulsed dye laser is a good alternative to ablate the vessels under the scar but the cost of therapy can be pretty high with a session costing a few thousand. I would advice you to wait and consider laser therapy only if it remains immature or red even after 1 year.
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