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Is it possible to regenerate collagen growth on a white hypopigmented acne scar that is an icepick or pit scar?

earhelpquestionsDec 22, 2017
Are white scars still treatable for the indention. I'm not asking about getting the color back...just the ability to raise a scar so it's flatter on my face instead of pitted. Would a laser or restalyne work to help generate collagen in this area?

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