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How long does it take to see results after acne scars subcision with my fat transfer to scars?

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souzixFeb 9, 2016

I had subcision for my acne scars and the doctor did inject my own fat transfer into the scars. It s been 1 month now and i still did not see any result. How long it takes to see results of acne scars subcision with my fat transfer

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