Dermapen instead of subcision for acne scars?

January 26, 2016
Asked By:AnotherEarthling in Englewood, NJ

I spoke to a very nice doctor who is not a plastic surgeon. However, this person is a "cosmetic surgeon." I shows my acne scars and it was recommended that I go through 4 series of a dermapen before thinking about subcision. I have heard so many good thing about subcision that this surprised me. What are you thoughts? Thanks

Answers (3)

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Answer: Subcision for acne scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Subcision for acne scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 27, 2016

Answer: Derma pen vs subscision

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 27, 2016

Answer: Derma pen vs subscision

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 8, 2016

Answer: Subcison

February 8, 2016

Answer: Subcison

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