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How strong are fiborous bands associated with acne scarring?

User4132Mar 23, 2019
Is it possible for suction to break fibrous bands associated with acne scarring? I've had subcision before and my skin looked brand new. The bands have now reattached after 6 months and it looks the same. How strong are the fibrous bands and are they easy to break?

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Dr. Sagar Patel, MD
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