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When should I see results with picosure for my acne scar?

kobe.kunSep 16, 2016
Got picosure to improve a huge atrophic scar post a very horrible cystic acne. Done with 3 tx, each session is treats my entire face but basically concentrating on this only scar. Saw a little improvment 2 weeks post 2 tx. Im done with 3rd tx now, my sessions are spaced 2-3 weeks apart. When should i start seeing a marked improvment? Does collagen and elastin production takes so long? Ive read you can see significant improvment 1-3 months post last tx even if uv just finished 3 tx...

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Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
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Answered on Nov 2, 2016
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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Dr. Hardik Soni, MD
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Answered on Dec 28, 2016
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