Is there any side effect (long or short term) to subcision?

In my opinion, subcision is the gold standard for treating depressed scars. When doing subcision, the area needs to be marked and then anesthetized . The numbing is often the most difficult part as it is uncomfortable. We will often use an strong nonsteroidal agent intramuscularly prior to the local administration of anesthetic. Postoperatively bruising is the most common side effect. We will often use postoperative dressings for 24 hours to ensure that the small incisions have completely healed. If we are doing subcision on someone with darker skin, we will pre and post treat with bleaching creams to prevent hyperpigmentation. In the long term, there is the possibility of a excessive growth response in the area of the subcision. We recommend massage and if necessary intralesional steroids or 5FU. For the most part subcision is a very safe and effective procedure. Find a doctor who has experience in performing the procedure. Ask to see photos. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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I do a ton of subcision with fillers and lasers and microneedling and see no problems long term if you do this properly.  Best, Dr. emer.

Subcision wil leave temporary bruising and can be Easley combined with long term filler -bellafil for a permanent improvement. After evaluation fractionated laser resurfacing can offer additional improvement.

Subcision helps "lift" the skin off a scarred tissue bed to reduce the severity of the depression. Depending on the technique used, there may be short term pain, bruising, or numbness to an area. Also, the insertion site of the needle or blade used to perform the subcision may create a scar in itself. Not all scars will resolve with subcision due to injury and thinning of the dermal layer. These scars may require subcision complemented with filler or fat grafting to improve their appearance and create a longer lasting result.