Some patients may not respond as well as others. Typically, newer scars respond better than older ones due to the increased amount of vascularity or melanin present within the scar. While collagen will be remodeled to help with skin texture, it is important to let the patient know that laser therapy will diminish any melanin or vasculature within the scar, but will not remove the scar as an ablative laser, such as the Era, is needed to diminish scar tissue.
