PATIENT QUESTION
How many sessions do acne scars need?
SHORT ANSWER
Most patients need 3–5 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart, for a meaningful improvement of about 50–70%. Deeper or mixed scars may need more.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
The detail
International patients often do one intensive session per trip and gentler maintenance at home.
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