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Are the effects of microneedling on scars permanent?

April 8, 2016
Asked By:abigaildembo in Bay Area, CA

I have an scar that is basically an indentation on my forehead, and I am considering getting microneedling to improve it's appearance. I know if I were doing this to look younger the results would require maintenance, but if I am doing microneedling to rebuild damaged collagen, not to reverse the effects of time, does it still require maintenance?

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