How painful is subcision?

Is subcision painful? Subcision with blunt cannula is less painful than with a sharp needle and most patients can tolerate the procedure without anaesthetic. When we use PRP at the same time, anaesthetic is not recommended as it affects the efficacy of the platelet therapy.

How long does subcision take to heal?

How Long Does Subcision Take to Heal? On average, the subcision acne scar release treatment takes about 10 days to recover from. During this time, patients may experience redness or changes in pigmentation. These effects can be concealed with makeup, and will fade away by the end of the recovery period.

What is the success rate of subcision?

After 3 months, the average appearance improvement rates in cases of needle subcision and cannula subcision were 39% and 85%, respectively, according to the investigators' assessments. Nine (18%) patients treated with needle subcision had scar formation during surgery; this was not seen in the cannula subcision group.

Can Subcision cause more scars?

In a study in 1995 as pioneers (5) it was reported that Subcision with tri-beveled hypodermic needles can be a potential procedure in treatment of skin depressions which can cause the deep rolling scars after acne lesions.

What are the dangers of subcision?

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What is the price of subcision?

Subcision Cost

The cost of subcision depends on the coverage and complexity of the scarring to be addressed, and is based on procedure time as opposed to skin area. Consultations are required, but an average cost would be in the $250-$500 range for moderate scarring, and $500-$1000 range for severe scarring.

Does Subcision tighten skin?

Usually cosmetic subcision of minor facial defects is well tolerated and reasonably safe procedure. Most commonly cosmetic patient will have bruising. In fact, this is a part of the procedure as bruise induce collagen production and skin tightening.

Do you need filler after Subcision?

Yes! As a general rule, subcision should be combined with dermal filler when treating atrophic acne scars with tissue loss. Besides the filler functions as a buffer underneath the acne scar and prevents the scar from making new adherences.

Are subcision results permanent?

Subcision is a minor surgical procedure which treats depressed scars. The results of subcision for scar treatments are permanent.

What should I avoid after subcision?

What precautions should be taken during subcision?

For subcision on the body: no prolonged bathing or soaking treatment area (s) in the first 24 hours. For swelling and soreness, apply a cold, wet cloth to the treatment area in intervals of 10-15 minutes. You may resume normal activities within 48 hours. Do NOT pick scabs that develop in the treatment area.

Does skin look worse after subcision?

The majority of patients do not experience any scarring after having subcision for acne scars. However, there is a potential risk that the appearance of acne scars may not improve or may even worsen after having subcision. Five percent of patients develop keloid scars from subcision treatment.

Is Subcision more effective than laser?

The result of our study showed subcision with fractional CO₂ laser had 54.7% and fractional CO₂ laser alone had 43% of recovery. The average recovery rate in the combined method was significantly more than fractional CO₂ laser alone.

Do scars reattach after subcision?

After subcision, the scar area is lifted, and will stay that way as long as it does not reattach to lower tissue throughout the healing period. To prevent this from happening, fillers are used to fill the gap where the anchoring tissue once was.

Can Subcision remove scars?

Yes, scars are permanently removed after the treatment. It takes around 3 to 6 sessions for the scars to be removed completely.

How do you know if a scar is tethered?

When assessing scars, it is important to check whether they are tethered. This can be done by stretching the skin; if the scar flattens, it is not tethered. Tethering implies a fibrotic connection into the lower dermis, which requires additional treatment.

How many sessions of subcision are there?

The typical patient usually requires three to six subcision treatments to see ideal results. Subcision can be combined with microneedling or Fraxel resurfacing laser for even better results.

How long does subcision swelling last?

Many patients are surprised how quick they recover after subcision and fillers. Allow 2-3 days for the swelling to go away completely. Most swelling is due to the local anesthesia (often 10 mL injected). After Nokor subcision, some bruising may remain for up to 2 weeks.

Is Subcision considered a surgery?

Subcision is a simple and safe office surgery procedure for treatment of depressed acne scars. It can easily be combined with other treatments such as laser, dermaroller and scar revisions for maximum efficacy.

Will indented scars fill in?

It's natural to wonder, “Do indented scars fill in over time?” Unfortunately, these scars won't disappear on their own. Atrophic scars rarely go away completely, but with the help of a dermatology provider, you may be able to successfully reduce their appearance.

Will an indented scar flatten?

Depending on how deep the scar is (what it is from), your own healing tendencies, and location of the scar all make a difference in the final outcome. A month is still a short period of time and your scar will continue to improve in appearance; likely filling in as well.

What can you eat after subcision?

Diet ideally should include high in vitamin C, proteins, fiber and zinc. Avoiding sweets, alcohol and tobacco.