Subcision: How Many Sessions to See Results — Before/After · Timeline
How many Subcision sessions for real results · spacing between sessions · what before/after to expect. Dr. Big explains · Clarity Clinic Ratchathewi, near BTS.
“Will one Subcision cure it?”
Dr. Big answers this daily — and the honest answer is no, not in one session, but you’ll see a good change. Patients who expect “cured in one” are disappointed; those who understand the process and complete 3–5 sessions see a 60–80% improvement.
Why Subcision isn’t one-and-done
Acne scars come from fibrous bands tethering the skin into a depression. After releasing them:
- Day 0: bands cut with a cannula
- Day 1–7: tissue swells slightly · skin looks smoother
- Week 2–4: the body builds collagen at the released area
- Week 4–8: new collagen matures · scar shallower
- Week 8–12: the clearest result of that session
The problem: some old bands remain, and new collagen isn’t yet enough to fill the scar fully → repeat to cut remaining bands and keep stimulating collagen.
Read more: What is Subcision.
Results timeline — per session
| Session | Cumulative improvement | What you feel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15–25% (weeks 8–12) | “A bit better — still see the scar” |
| 2 | 30–45% | “Now I can see clearer improvement” |
| 3 | 45–60% | “People say my face looks better” |
| 4–5 | 60–80% | “The scars that stood out are hard to see now” |
| 6+ | maintenance every 6–12 months | preserve and refine |
Important: the % means scars are shallower, not gone — in normal light it feels “almost gone.”
Factors for faster / slower results
Faster: age < 35 · mostly rolling scars · continuous treatment · daily SPF50 · collagen-supporting food. Slower: age 40+ · lots of ice pick (needs TCA Cross) · sessions > 8 weeks apart · no sunscreen · smoking.
Read more: Collagen after acne scar treatment and Skin-nourishing foods for acne scars.
Before/After — common Clarity patterns
Pattern A: Rolling scars across the face
Sessions 1–2: 25–40% · Sessions 3–4: 50–65% · Session 5: 65–75%.
Pattern B: Mixed (rolling + box)
Sessions 1–2: 20–30% · Sessions 3–5: 40–60% · Sessions 6–8: 60–75% (full multi-modal).
Pattern C: Mostly ice pick
Sessions 1–3: 15–25% (Subcision alone not enough — add TCA Cross) · Sessions 4–6: 40–60%.
Read more: How much can acne scars improve.
Why 4–8 weeks between sessions
Under 4 weeks: collagen isn’t mature · no added benefit. 4–6 weeks: optimal. Over 12 weeks: too far apart · you restart from a new baseline.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can one Subcision show results? A: A change, but not “cured” · ~20% improvement · usually 3–5 sessions needed.
Q: How long until results show? A: 4–8 weeks after each session · the total peaks at 6–12 months from start.
Q: I paused for a year — can I continue? A: Yes · the prior result remains · you continue from a new baseline.
Q: Does Subcision cure it completely? A: Treated scars improve 60–80% · invisible to most in normal light · maintenance every 6–12 months preserves it.
Q: Where can I discuss how many sessions I need near BTS? A: At Clarity Clinic Ratchathewi, near BTS Ratchathewi (1-min walk), easy to reach from Siam, Phaya Thai, all of Bangkok — Dr. Big assesses and treats in person, free 30-min consult.
Summary
Subcision = 3–5 sessions, 4–8 weeks apart · cumulative 60–80% improvement · continuous treatment + consistent skincare = a good result.
Contact:
- LINE: @clarityclinic — send a photo of your acne scars for Dr. Big to review
- Location: Spring Tower, B Floor · Ratchathewi, near BTS (Siam, Phaya Thai, all Bangkok)
- Free 30-minute consult with Dr. Big in person
- Price 5,000 baht/session including all main procedures + aftercare cream · pay per session, no course packages
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