Subcision Scars
Subcision scar treatment is a surgical procedure used to treat deeper facial scars that resulting from acne or skin injury. A special needle is used to manually break down scar tissue depressed below the skin level. This treatment helps stimulate collagen growth, elevate the depressed scar and improve the overall appearance.
What Types of Acne Scars Can Be Treated?
This treatment is suitable for anyone experiencing various types of scars including – boxcar, hypertrophic, icepick and rolling.
Boxcar Scars
Hypertrophic
Icepick Scars
Rolling Scars
Is Subcision safe?
Subcision is one of the safest acne scar removal procedures available, as it has very minimal side effects and no risk of hyperpigmentation (PIH) compared to lasers.
However, it is not the only acne scar solution. It is always important to first identify the type of acne scars before administering the treatment.
For patients suffering from active skin infections, keloids, or excessive bleeding, subcision is not a recommended treatment option.
Subcision is most effective for deep rolling scars, and visible results can be seen from the first session.
Generally, the treatment only requires 2 to 3 sessions (4 weeks apart) for a complete protocol. It has minimal complications, and pain is tolerable.
Subcision acne scar treatment
- Treatment Time - 30 minutes (Depending on scars)
- Sessions Required - 2–3 sessions (Depending on severity)
- Recommended Intervals - Consult Doctor—Every 4 weeks
- Recovery Time - Swelling (2–3 days), Healing (up to 10 days)
What acne scar treatment can be combined with Subcision?
Combining a fractional CO2 laser with subcision will stimulate collagen production and heal the acne scar faster. When the laser induces microscopic injury to irritate the skin, collagen production will begin, allowing the skin to start repairing itself.
Filler acts more like a temporary fix for upcoming events to hide the scar. Fillers will last 5–8 months to temporarily “fill” up the depressed area to improve the appearance of acne scars.
RF microneedling is a procedure where microneedles are inserted into the skin. The microneedle transmit a high-tension radio frequency (RF) pulse into the targeted tissue to stimulate elastin and collagen fibres.
FAQ
What type of scars are suitable for subcision?
- Rolling acne scars
- Chickenpox scars
- Adhesive scars from injury or surgery
- Deep wrinkles
What is the downtime?
- Bruising and swelling may be seen immediately after the procedure and it may last from 4-7 days.
How many treatment sessions do I need?
- Depending on the severity of the individual’s scars, subcision may be performed 2 to 3 times, with 4 weeks apart.
How much improvement can I see?
- The majority of individuals show improvement in their acne scars by 1-2 grades after each treatment. There will be continued scar remodeling within 3 months after the subcision.
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