Scars don’t have to define your look or your confidence anymore.
With scar subcision in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, the Scar Healing Institute will lift depressed scars from within to leave your skin smoother, softer, and more radiant.
Here’s why patients like you come to us for scar subcision results they can see:
- Care led by Dr. Salar Hazany, a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon
- Proprietary Hazany Liberator subcision technique to lift scars and give you faster results
- Safe treatments for your specific scar type, skin tone, and goals
- Proven reputation that brings patients to us from across California and the U.S.
Smooth, confident skin is closer than you think. Get started with a consultation.
Types of Scars That Subcision Can Treat
Subcision can safely treat a wide range of scars, releasing the tissue beneath the skin that causes uneven texture and visible indentations:
These narrow, deep scars extend below the skin’s surface and look like small pits.
Boxcar scars form wider, sunken areas with defined edges that create uneven texture across the skin.
Rolling scars cause a wavy appearance as tight bands beneath the skin pull the surface downward.
Scars from injuries, surgery, or past procedures respond well to subcision techniques.
An Overview of the Subcision Procedure: What to Expect
Subcision is a minimally invasive in-office procedure used to release scars that sit below the skin’s surface. The process takes a few hours, and we use local and tumescent anesthesia along with calming medication to keep you relaxed and comfortable throughout the process.
Here’s what you can expect during your treatment:
- We numb the treatment area to keep you calm and comfortable.
- We carefully guide a specialized needle or device beneath the skin to loosen the scar tissue and pull it downward.
- Releasing these tight bands allows the skin to lift and smooth out naturally.
- This controlled movement beneath the skin encourages new collagen growth for added support.
- Depending on your scar type, we may use subcision to target several layers of the skin
Types of Subcision Treatments We Offer in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
Not all scars sit at the same depth, so we use multiple subcision techniques to treat your concerns. Each method targets a specific layer of scar tissue to lift the skin more effectively and evenly:
We use a fine needle to break up shallow scar attachments just beneath the surface, lifting and smoothing mild to moderate depressions.
We use a blunt-tipped instrument to release deeper scar bands while reducing trauma to surrounding tissue.
Taylor Liberator subcision uses a specialized tool to free tougher, more fibrous scars that resist traditional techniques.
Hazany Liberator subcision uses a patented device developed by Dr. Hazany to release scars across multiple layers with greater control, better precision, and faster results.
Wire subcision uses a thin surgical wire to separate dense scar tissue from beneath the skin, especially effective for broad or deeply tethered scars.
Post-Treatment Care & Recovery Following Subcision in Los Angeles
After your subcision treatment, we’ll provide clear guidance and aftercare tips to help your skin heal. You’ll experience some soreness, swelling, or bruising right after your procedure, but you’ll be able to return to your normal routines within a few days as the healing process continues.
Follow these guidelines to protect your skin and get the best results from your treatment:
- Keep the treated area dry for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid makeup, skincare products, or touching the area during the initial healing period.
- Use a cool, damp cloth in short intervals to ease swelling or discomfort.
- Refrain from picking at scabs so the skin can heal smoothly.
- Limit sun exposure and apply a high-SPF sunscreen when outdoors.
- Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly after showering to keep the skin protected and moisturized.
