Have tried numerous lasers before including rhytec and CO2 but either no effect or some effect but goes back to looking the same after 1 or 2 years. I was told lasers are never permanent only providing a temporary boost in collagen production whereas subcision has a cumulative effect but forgot to ask if it can be done on small scars.
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Answer: Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen
Hi, I'm guessing your question is pertaining to the management of facial scarring, such as old acne scars. Subcision is a well established method of breaking up old scar in order to stimulate new collagen growth with the hope of remodeling to restore smoother skin. Alternatively, lasers have...
It is relatively common to feel firm lumps under the skin after a subcision procedure. I treat these with intralesional injections of Kenalog which is a type of steroid. I see the patient back every couple of weeks and reinject if necessary. The vast majority of the time the lumps will se...
