I had surgery to remove what I thought was a cyst (turned out to not to be) and unfortunately have been left with a surgical scar that causes a dimple on the right side of my chin/cheek area. What options do I have to help reduce its apparence? I notice that I can pull the skin back and it disappears so I’m hoping there is something I can do to remove this
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Answer: Subcision can be done to bring up the scar
Hello and thank you for your question! We prefer standard Microneedling (non-RF) at our practice for improvement in Acne Scarring. We tend to avoid RF Microneedling on the face due to risk of facial fat loss. Subcision would work well for deeper acne scarring as well, but it is obviously a more...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
With the correct local anesthesia and placement level of the Cannula, sagging of the skin would be highly unlikely. If your post operative period was uneventful, a review of other possible etiologies is suggested. I recommend you meet with your physician and review photos. Find a Subscision...
