Scar Treatment
Subcision of Acne Scars
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What will I look like immediately after treatment?
Your skin will be mildly red, feel tight, and be slightly swollen immediately after treatment. This lasts for 24-48 hours. Nearly all clients return to normal activities within 48-72 hours.
What is subcision?
Subcision is suitable for some clients with depressed scars. There are different types of scars (rolling, ice pick, boxcar, and raised hypertophic scars) so a full consultation is necessary to determine the best treatment plan. Subcision is an appropriate treatment for rolling scars as it breaks up this scar tissue. When these adhesions are broken up, the depressed skin (and visible scar) is released allowing new connective tissue to form which improves the textural appearance of the skin.
How long will my appointment take?
Subcision of acne scarring is dependent on the severity of the skin being treated. It typically takes less than 30 minutes but is usually combined with SkinPen microneedling and platelet-rich plasma or polynucleotide therapies for the most efficient recovery and exceptional results.
Will my treatment hurt?
Every client has a different pain threshold with most clients not requiring a numbing agent for this treatment, but they can be used for increased comfort.
How long before I see results?
You will notice an improvement in skin tone and texture after 72 hours but the real results begin 4-12 weeks later as your collagen and elastin develop.
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