ReLume^TM Phototherapy is a unique, light-based therapy that improves the appearance of pale scars by restoring the lost pigment in the affected skin.

The story of our lives often shows up on our skin — scars from that fall off a bicycle, car accident or from surgery. Adolescent acne can leave lasting scars on the face, as can laser-resurfacing and chemical peels. Stretch marks from pregnancy or adolescent growth spurts are among the most common of scars. For many people scars are a disfigurement, something that keeps them from enjoying life to the fullest.

Considerable energy has been invested in efforts to get rid of scars, with less than satisfactory results. Topical creams or cover-ups, the most popular conventional treatments, have left most people wondering, "Why did I bother in the first place?"

There are two basic types of scars: older, "mature" scars that are pale or white in color, and newer scars, that still bear the red or purple tint from a recent trauma to the skin. Light-based technologies are now available to treat both types of scars non-invasively, allowing them to truly fade into the past.

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