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Subcision Vs. Saline Subcision

asked 11 months ago by fujiko
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
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Tags: male, saline implants, options, subcision

My (light-skinned asian) young adult son is considering subcision or saline subcision--perhaps in combination w/TCA CROSS--to reduce acne scars on his cheeks. A female relative nurse mentioned that her MD was skeptical whether saline subcision is aggressive enough to break the "tethering" of depressed acne scars. I'd appreciate your opinions about this and also how "mature" a scar has to be before it can be treated (my son's acne only cleared up w/in the last year). Thank you! Fujiko

1 answer to Subcision Vs. Saline Subcision

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Tumescent Anesthesia, Subcison and Fraxel Repair laser can give him great results.

Tumescent Anesthesia, subcison and Fraxel Repair laser can give him great results. Saline subcision is not enough to permanently break the teathered scar bands. I fill the scarred area with tumescent anesthesia, do extensive subcison with a custom surgical tool, and then blend the surface with the Fraxel Repair Laser. I get consistently 75+ percent improvement after one treatment. The only challenge is managing the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation that will often... more
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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