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Which is the best to to permanently reduce ice pick scars and large pores? Microneedling didn't work! (Photo)

I've done 6 rounds of microneedling with no improvement in the pore size on my forehead, cheeks and nose. Which tx is the best to make these pores PERMANENTLY smaller? Which is the best: TCA? Fraxel? Microdermabrasion?

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