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Author Spotlight: Non-Surgical Treatment of Melasma– Microneedling with Tranexamic Acid
Published on: January 19, 2024
Emily A Spataro1, Kennedy Dierks2, Paul J Carniol3
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.
Microneedling, or percutaneous collagen induction therapy, uses tiny needles to stimulate skin repair and collagen production. This nonablative technique offers reduced downtime and lower risks compared to other resurfacing methods.
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