Does subcision work?
Yes. Subcision is the only treatment modality proven to release the deep dermal scar tissue attachments that are known to cause depressed acne and general scars.
It works by bluntly cutting through these attachments, allowing the skin to lift back to its natural position, creating far less obvious depressions. This smooths the overlying skin, significantly improving the appearance of your scarring.
Is subcision permanent?
Yes. Once scars have been lifted the results are permanent.
Can acne scars come back after subcision?
No, this is very unlikely provided you no longer have active acne.
Can you do subcision at home?
No. Subcision needs to be performed by an experienced physician with experience in subcision.
Can subcision cause acne?
No. There is no evidence subcision causes acne.
Can subcision leave scars?
No. The chance of subcision causing scarring is negligible.
Can subcision cause hyperpigmentation?
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur in patients with darker skin types, who have not been pretreated with a pigment inhibitor pre procedure.
Our expert cosmetic doctors will review your risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation prior to your subcision treatment.
Can subcision make scars look worse?
No. This is very unlikely.
Who can perform subcision?
Subcision is usually performed by doctors experienced in dermatology, plastic surgery or cosmetic medicine.
The doctors at Contour Clinics are all extensively trained and experienced in the art of subcision and scar removal.
What are the contraindications to subcision?
There are few contraindications to subcision. Those that exist include:
- Those prone to keloid scarring
- Active infection in the treatment area
- Active acne in the treatment area
- Active use of accutane/orotane
- Pregnancy or breast feeding
Those on blood thinning medications are at an increased risk for bruising, but may still have the treatment if deemed appropriate by our expert Cosmetic Physicians.
