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Latisse for hypopigmented scars?

StellaStar22Apr 25, 2024
I've got a hypopigmented scar on the side of my nose. I've read that microneedling and bimatoprost can help repigment. I've also read that bimatoprost can affect eye colour. Is this only if used in the eye for glaucoma? Sorry if this is a silly question!

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