What are the risks of subcision? (Photo)

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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 ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Subcision may not be your first option as the forehead scars are quite diffuse. Instead, I would opt for a combination of deeper chemical peels and Ematrix sublative fractional RF to help even out the skin contour. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

Subscision has risks such as infection or bleeding, but I would not think you can get a great result using that technique for the problem you show.  I suppose if small areas are done at a time you can see how the results come along, but I wouldn't count on a lot based on the photos.Have you attempted any other techniques?  Lasers and or derma planing?  I think that might be a better pathway.Good Luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This type of scarring requires a combination approach with fillers such as bellafill and lasers to resurface.  I suggest only seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experiene as this is a more difficult case that requires a meticulous injector and laser expert.  Best, DR. Emer.

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