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  • female
  • 25 Years
  • 29/04/2022

how to treat acne scars

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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

Answered 04/07/2025

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