Nowadays laser treatments are being used for all sorts of dermatological conditions… sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. So how does laser scar remover measure up? Does it actually work? Well, here’s my story…

My Laser Scar Remover Review
Several years back, I was in a severe auto accident that left me entire body scarred – and to a lesser degree – my face.  Since then I have tried nearly every product and procedure to try and improve my scars. Before I share with you my results, here are some important things you need to realize about laser scar remover:

• Different lasers for different problems – Some lasers are helpful with discoloration, while others may benefit raised bumps. For example, 585-595-nm pulsed dye lasers are used to treat raised scars, including keloids. Meanwhile V-beam lasers are known to be helpful for some types of redness. However not every doctor has every laser, so be wary of doctors that might try and push one on you that really isn’t the best for your needs.

• Consider the costs – Many people don’t understand why doctors charge so much for laser skin treatments. Well I wish they were cheaper to, but the high cost is at least in part due to how much the machine costs the doctors office… anywhere from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands each. In a nutshell, laser treatments unfortunately aren’t cheap, so please keep that in mind.

• Negotiate the price – This is something many people never think to do! Remember the price of everything is negotiable, including laser scar remover! At your consultation you should ask for a discount. If you really stick to your guns and emphasize that you simply cannot afford treatment unless X amount is taken off, most doctors will come down on the price at least a little bit. From their point of view, it’s better to have a slightly less profitable customer than to loose the customer altogether.

• Ask about guarantees – I don’t know of any doctor that would offer a money back guarantee on laser scar remover, but some will offer additional treatments for free if the first series doesn’t work. For example, if they say the scars should be gone after three treatments but they’re still there after the third treatment, sometimes they will agree to do additional treatments for free. Only some places do this and you need to negotiate these terms up front and in writing before agreeing to any laser treatment plan.

My results?
The scar I was most concerned with was a nasty surgical incision on my abdomen. The doctor did a scar revision surgery (to cut out the wideness of the scar) and a few weeks later, he did one laser treatment to help with the redness. This particular type of laser felt like a rubber band snapping the scar during treatment – it hurt but wasn’t unbearable. Afterwards it scabbed over and eventually revealed new skin that was less red.

I’m actually quite satisfied – my scar isn’t perfect but it’s a huge improvement (which is great considering I only had one treatment). Someday I may get additional laser scar remover treatments to even further improve it, but for now, I’m happy with the results. Laser isn’t the best for every type of scar, but for many types I now realize it can be very beneficial.

Your results?
Everyone has different skin and no two scars are like, so we all heal differently. I actually have very scar-prone olive skin so I’m not an ideal candidate. For those with lighter skin pigment, odds are that your laser scar remover results will be better than mine. That being said, there’s no way to predict the outcome. Your best bet is to talk it over thoroughly with a laser treatment specialist to find out what you should expect for your results.