How much gap should there be between each subcision session for acne scars to get the best results?

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Published research has suggested to keep sessions at least 3 weeks apart.

Personally, I keep the sessions at least 1 month apart for best results. This is to ensure that there is adequate recovery time, especially if i use a combination of Subcision, Fractional CO2 Laser and Fillers during the treatment session.

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Hope that this helps!

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Dr Justin Boey

Thank you for your enquiry. Weekly subscision does seem to be a tad too frequent to me as the skin would still be healing during this period.

Personally, I would keep it to at least 3 weeks apart to ensure sufficient recovery before performing the next treatment.

However, different doctors do have their own protocols, so it would be best to discuss it with your dermatologist. All the best!

Dr Ho Rui Ming

That's a great question.

My personal practice is to allow a gap of 1-2 months (depending on skin condition) before doing a repeat subcision. That would allow me to gauge better whether scar reattachment had occured or otherwise. That usually will take place in the initial weeks post subcision treatment.

Dr Winston Lee

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