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How do i lighten my arm lift scars that are still purple after 2 year? is there any hope of them fading further after 2 years, how?

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After 2 years: These scars are unlikely to change much more. Pulsed dye laser treatment may help reduce color some, but this works best for pink or red scars rather than purple ones.

Answered 12/5/2015

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Dr. Anthony Perkins answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unlikely.: Scars usually mature up until 1 year after surgery. Bleaching creams can be helpful in lightening scars.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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