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Articles covering laser-based therapies for scar reduction, including pulsed dye lasers, fractional lasers, and other light-based technologies.

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Line illustration of a clinician in gloves using a handheld laser over stretch marks on the abdomen

What to Expect During Stretch Mark Laser Procedures

Laser treatment can make stretch marks flatter, smoother and closer to your natural skin tone, though rarely invisible. Here is what sessions, recovery and results usually look like.

Line illustration of a clinician in gloves holding a bent elbow with a healed scar across the inner crease

4 Ways Doctors Treat and Remove Contracture Scars

A contracture scar pulls skin tight across a joint and can limit movement. Doctors combine physical therapy, laser, injections and surgical release. Here is how each option works.

Fractional CO2 laser treatment on a hypertrophic burn scar

3 Laser Modalities Evaluated for Burn Scar Pliability and Texture Improvement

Three lasers do three different jobs on a burn scar: fractional CO2 releases tight collagen, pulsed dye calms redness, Er:YAG smooths texture. Here is how they compare, how many sessions to expect, and when to start.

Dermatologist performing fractional laser treatment on a burn scar

In-Depth Guide to Burn Scar Laser Treatment

Laser can soften a burn scar's thickness, calm its redness and ease itch, but the right device and the right timing matter. Here is how fractional CO2, pulsed dye and Er:YAG compare, and what a course of treatment involves.

Keloid scar treatment options from steroid injections to surgery with radiation

A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Keloid Scar Treatments

Keloids rarely go away on their own, and surgery without follow-up treatment often sees them return larger. Compare steroid injections, silicone sheeting, laser therapy, and surgery with radiation.

Close-up of a cheek with depressed acne scars before laser resurfacing treatment

Zap those deep pimple scars for good

Laser resurfacing is the most studied option for stubborn acne scars, but the right laser depends on scar shape and skin tone. Here is how ablative and non-ablative treatments compare on results, downtime and cost.

Illustration of collagen fibers remodeling within healing scar tissue

A Practical Guide to Improving Collagen Remodeling in Scars

Scar collagen keeps remodeling for months. Here's how lasers, microneedling, silicone, and simple home care can steer it toward smoother, flatter skin.

Raised keloid scar on skin showing overgrown scar tissue

Everything You Need to Know About Keloid Scar Solutions

Keloids are stubborn and prone to recurrence. Here's how silicone, injections, lasers, surgery, and radiation compare, and how to choose the right one.

Clinical comparison of laser scar reduction treatment modalities for acne, surgical, and hypertrophic scars

Laser vs RF Scar Reduction Treatment: Which Tech Wins?

A clinical comparison of laser scar reduction modalities — CO2, Erbium, and pulsed dye — with evidence on efficacy, safety across skin tones, and realistic recovery expectations.

Guide to laser treatment scar revision and other ways to surgery scars

Laser Treatment Scar Revision and Other Ways to Surgery Scars

Surgery scars can be meaningfully improved with the right intervention. Discover what clinical evidence says about laser revision, topical therapies, and other treatments for post-surgical scars.

Guide to laser scar removal for dark skin: melanin-safe guide

Laser Scar Removal for Dark Skin: The Melanin-Safe Guide

Laser scar removal on dark skin requires melanin-safe technology and expert settings. Learn which lasers work, which to avoid, and how to minimize hyperpigmentation risks.

Guide to fade your c-section scar with lasers

How to Fade Your C-Section Scar with Lasers

Laser treatment is one of the most studied approaches for improving C-section scars. Find out what it can and can't do for postpartum scar appearance, texture, and flexibility.