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Breast Reduction
Can Photofacial Help Reduce Breast Reduction Scars?
IPL therapy will not likely help your scars. Therapies that will improve the appearance of some scars depends on the nature of the scar. If the scar is wide and flat - re-excision with meticulous closure may help If your scar is thick and raised - steroid injection may improve the contour If your scar is dark or red - there are laser treatments that can make small differences, but they need to be tailored to the scar and expectations should be tempered. Try going back to your surgeon, explain that you're unhappy with the scar, and see what can be done.
Clinical Context
Scar treatment depends on the type of scar. Flat, faded scars often improve with time and don't need extra treatment. Raised or thick scars may respond to steroid injections or silicone sheeting, which can soften and flatten them. Red or discolored scars sometimes fade with certain laser treatments, though results vary by skin tone and scar age. Wide or poorly healed scars may need surgical revision. No treatment fully removes a scar — the goal is to make it less noticeable, and results take patience.
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