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Will Dermaplaning and Retinol Peel help with acne scarring?

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LuxHopeFeb 25, 2024

I am wondering if Dermaplaning and a PCA 6% Retinol Peel will help with acne scarring (indented particularly boxcar scars). Is this combination treatment worth doing or will I not achieve much of a result? Thank you.

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