Thank you for your question. The number of subcision sessions depends on the severity of the scars.
In assessing severity of scars, I look at Number of Scars/Area and Type of scars. A patient with deeper scars and larger area of scarring would likely require multiple treatment sessions.
To increase the likelihood of treatment success:
1. I routinely perform Subcision using a large-bore needle in addition to collagen stimulating Fillers like Radiesse.
It is important to use a needle of sufficient size to improve the chances of effectively breaking the adhesions.
The down-sides of using a large needle are more bruising and longer recovery time.
2. The experience of the doctor in performing subcision is also key to treatment success.
This is because only the doctor himself can assess if the scars have been adequately treated during the session.
Hope that this helps!
