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Subcision Beverly Hills

Subcision Beverly Hills

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Is Subcision the Best for Acne Scar Removal?

Dr. Hazany describes acne scars as potholes in the street. When fixing a pothole, do you flatten and grind down the surrounding road to the level of the pothole? No! Flattening the rest of the street requires unnecessary work in areas that are not defective, and the street becomes unnecessarily thin, leading to other complications. The proper way to fix a pothole is to fill the pothole and lift it to the surrounding street level.

This same logic applies to treat acne scars. Subcision, unlike other treatments such as microneedling or laser treatments, lifts depressed scars or rolling acne scars to the level of the rest of your skin surface. A hypodermic needle is inserted into the skin to manually break fibrotic strands underneath that tether scar tissue to the subdermal layer. Needles of various sizes are used to mechanically break scar tissue residing in the superficial, middle, or deep layers.

Subcision vs. Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

Laser resurfacing, microneedling, and other medical treatments that involve vertical movements to flatten and thin the skin to the level of the acne scarring are like bringing the rest of the street down to the level of the pothole. Currently, laser treatment is a standard method performed by many dermatologists to improve the appearance of acne scarring and atrophic scars. While Dr. Hazany agrees that scar reconstruction lasers can be useful as a touch-up or for minor unevenness, for large areas of scarring (and even smaller areas), Dr. Hazany champions the subcision procedure. This medical acne scar treatment avoids unnecessary thinning of the skin and produces a healthier, more robust appearance. Additionally, while many lasers require multiple treatments in order to see results, subcision is typically a one-time procedure.

How Does Subcision Work?

Subcision is a minor surgical procedure performed within a few hours. The patient is administered a local anesthetic, tumescent anesthesia, as well as anti-anxiety medication to ensure comfort throughout. Then, a hypodermic needle is inserted into the skin and moved side-to-side to untether the scar tissue from the underlying basement layer. This allows areas of atrophic acne scars to lift to the level of normal skin. This form of “controlled trauma” also stimulates collagen production, which provides support underneath the scarred areas.

The subcision procedure can be performed in several layers: superficial-layer, mid-layer, and deep-layer. 

  • Superficial-layer subcision: A needle is used to infiltrate the skin right below the epidermis. 
  • Middle-layer subcision: A blunt cannula is used to penetrate deeper into the dermis. 
  • Deep-layer subcision: A special metal tool is inserted into the deepest layer of the dermis to separate the toughest scars from underlying tissue. 

Since middle-layer and deep-layer subcision treatment are more invasive than superficial-layer subcision, an “introducer”-needle is inserted into the skin to create a small opening for the cannula to be inserted.

Post-Treatment Care

  • It is normal for the first 24-48 hours after the procedure to feel slightly sore in the treated site(s). 
  • Skin discoloration on the treated site(s) is common but does not always occur. 
  • Mild swelling in the treated site(s) typically lasts less than 48 hours; in some cases, swelling may persist for up to a week.
  • Blood-tinged oozing is expected after the first hour of treatment.
  • Do not touch the treated site(s), as this may lead to infection and disrupt wound healing. 
  • Keep the treated site(s) completely dry for the first 24 hours after the procedure.
  • For swelling and soreness, apply a cold, wet cloth to the treatment site(s) in intervals of 10-15 minutes.
  • You may resume normal activities within 48 hours.
  • Do NOT pick scabs that develop in the treated areas since they are important to heal scarring.
  • Do NOT wear makeup or other cosmetic products in the treated area for 24 hours. 
  • It is normal for the treatment area to be sore for up to a week. 
  • Avoid sun exposure, but if necessary, apply minimum SPF 50 sunscreen on treatment areas.
  • Apply a thin layer of Vaseline/petroleum jelly after showering.

How Much Is Subcision?

The cost of subcision varies depending on how many layers of subcision you require (e.g., deep layer, middle layer, or superficial layer) and the number of areas you plan on subcising. The long-lasting results of the subcision procedure mean you do not have to keep paying money for maintenance treatments. And, compared to laser resurfacing, it ensures you do not have to spend as much money on collagen-boosting formulas or dermal fillers to regain skin thickness in the treated areas.

Today, subcision is one of the foremost procedures available to patients in Beverly Hills for acne scar treatments. We encourage you to reach out to our scar specialists for more information and to create your personalized treatment plan!

 

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