- female
- 25 Years
- 29/04/2022
how to reduce acne scars
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Chemical peel, dermal fillers such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), hyaluronic acid (HA), and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and laser resurfacing, microneedling.
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Consult a Dermatologist
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