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My dermatologist recommended needling and TCA cross for pitted acne scars. Is it safe?

Newt_001Jul 9, 2016
My dermatologist has recommended performing needling and Tca cross in the same session. Is this safe? I would appreciate your thoughts on this?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Keith Denkler, MD
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