Atrophic scar (depressed scar)

A scar in the form of a pit or depression that lies below the surrounding skin; it is often seen after acne and chickenpox. It does not fill in by itself, although its appearance may soften somewhat over time. For acne scars, fractional laser, microneedling, chemical peels, subcision and fillers can be used alone or in combination.

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