Laser Treatment for Fresh Surgical Scars and Mature Scars

Inclusion Criteria: * Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-VI and either a fresh surgical scar (with sutures still present \[or dissolving sutures within 7 days of surgery for facial scars or within 14 days of surgery for scars on the trunk or extremities) of at least 2cm in length or an erythematous and/or hypertrophic scar of at least 2cm in length and of greater than or equal to 18 months in duration * Scar is easily divisible into two equal segments for the purpose of the study, or is bilateral in nature (e.g., inframammary) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, lactating, or is planning to become pregnant * history of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, hypersensitivity to porphyrins or photodermatosis * any skin pathology/condition that could interfere with evaluation or requires the use of interfering topical systemic therapy * coagulation disorder or currently using anti-coagulation medication (including but not limited to heavy aspirin therapy) * any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in the study * currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device trial, or has received an investigational drug or been treated with an investigational device within 30 days * unable to communicate or cooperate with the investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function * unreliable for the study, including subjects who engage in excessive alcohol intake or drug abuse, or subjects who are unable to return for scheduled follow-up visits * Isotretinoin therapy within 6 months * need to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the trial * prior treatment with parenteral gold therapy * does not agree to refrain from other laser treatment, (micro)dermabrasion or topical scar treatment creams for the duration of the study * Diabetes Type 1 or 2 * Lupus, scleroderma or similar immune system disorder * underlying silicone or other non-absorbable filler in the area of the scar * phenol chemical peel or dermabrasion to the area of the scar within 3 months * Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, V or VI with a known sensitivity to hydroquinone or is unwilling or unable to comply with physician/manufacturer instructions for the use of this ingredient