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Acne Scars: Pico Laser vs Microneedling vs Subcision vs CO2, Matched to Scar Type
There is no best acne scar treatment. There is a best treatment per scar type, and most faces have more than one type.
Prices last verified July 2026
Quick verdict
Rolling scars (tethered dips): subcision releases them, often with RF microneedling after. Boxcar scars (sharp edges): CO2 fractional or pico resurfacing. Ice picks (deep pits): TCA CROSS or punch techniques, with lasers refining. Pigmented marks (not true scars): pico clears them fastest. Real plans combine 2 to 3 modalities over months, which is why single-machine clinics oversell their machine.
Treatment by scar type
| Pico laser | Microneedling / RF | Subcision | CO2 fractional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pigmented marks, shallow texture | Rolling scars, overall texture | Tethered rolling scars | Boxcar scars, deep resurfacing |
| Price per session | RM400 to RM1,200 | RM300 to RM1,500 | RM500 to RM1,500 | RM800 to RM2,000 |
| Downtime | 1 to 3 days | 1 to 3 days | Bruising up to a week | 5 to 7 days |
| Sessions | 3 to 6 | 3 to 6 | 1 to 3 | 2 to 4 |
What these cost in Malaysia
A serious combined scar programme runs RM3,000 to RM10,000 over 4 to 8 months; anyone quoting one session for deep scars is selling hope.
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Which should you choose
Get scar-mapped first: a doctor identifies your scar mix and sequences treatments (usually subcision first, resurfacing later, Rejuran S or exosomes as support). Choose the clinic with multiple modalities over the clinic with one machine and one answer.
How to make sure you get the real thing
Energy devices on scarred, often darker Malaysian skin carry hyperpigmentation risk if settings are wrong; a legit clinic means a licensed, LCP certified, MOH registered doctor setting parameters, with MDA registered devices.
Verified clinics for this treatment
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Frequently asked questions
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