Leggy Lilac Tree Savable?

We have an old lilac tree that has gotten extremely leggy. Is it possible for it to regenerate to be fuller? If so, do I need to prune it all the way back?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 03/16/2020 @ 9:47 am

Cutting back, completely, is one common method of regenerative pruning. It can be dealt with using a less severe pruning method, usually.

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