I have scars on forehead and temple area. What are the risks of subcision ? Can the result be worse after subcision e.g. more scarring, pigmentation, lumps, ...? Anything permanent ? Anything that cannot be corrected ?
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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Subscion is a very useful procedure for anchored and tethered scars. This procedure breaks the bonds, during the procedure the Specialist can feel resistance, and then give as the bonds break. The easiest method to tell if any procedure is working is to take a before and after shot. I...
Yes, subscision is a very safe technique, provided it is performed by a Specialist trained in this procedure- I suggest a plastic surgeon or board certified procedural dermatologist. I do believe that conservative low density but high fluence CO2 laser is safe in your skin type, and ideal,...