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What treatment would flatten these acne scars on my nose?

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I used to get cystic acne on my nose as a teen and it left hypertrophic (raised bumps) and a few atrophic scars. I have tried using tretinoin and at-home microneedling, but there wasn't any improvement. What treatment could be done to flatten or remove these scars? Could dermabrasion or CO2 lasers work? Thanks.

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