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Microneedling for atrophic leg scars.

October 30, 2016
Asked By:J.LS in Sydney, AU

I have lots of shallow, indented scars from injuries on my shins and knees. Would microneedling be able to plump my scars up and improve their texture or would it just make them worse?

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Answer: You're on the right track--lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, fillers for atrophic leg scars

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