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I had a scar revision about 8 weeks ago and the scar is still pink. should i be worried?

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Dr. Rian Maercks answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: The hyperemia(redness) in a healing scar can peak as far out as 9 months after the procedure.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Pink scar: Pink color is common for a scar and can take up to six months to resolve. If it does not resolve it can be improved with ipl or a pulse dye laser.

Answered 8/14/2013

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