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Treatment of hypopigmented acne scarring using microneedling, or other less resource intensive modalities than frac laser?

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I have diffuse macular hypopigmented scarring of my face from acne; no raised, depressed, or hyperpigmented tissue. Would microneedling (eg dermarolling, dermastemping, etc.) be worth trying? If so, what needle depth, treatment frequency & duration? Should vitamin C application be incorporated (w/ or without microneedling)? Is there a role for UV light exposure at some point in the therapeutic course? What other therapeutic options exist short of fractionated laser tx? Thank you in advance!

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