subcision on keloid scar? i got a small keloid scar on my left cheek that has been residing on my cheek for about 5 months after 2/3 degree of burn injuries . i would like to go for any treatment that will flatten the raised scar but i'm pretty much more interested in doing subcision on it. my question is, is this the most appropriate treatment in helping to get rid of this keloid scar that i have for 5 months ? please answer this.
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Answer: Laser treatments and injection therapy can be done to reduce appearance of a keloid scar
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...
A combination approach will give the most improvement. Subcision combined with lasers, microneedling/prp and fillers are needed to improve scars. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Subcsion was first reported in 1995. Since then this technique has taken many pathways. Most dermatologist and plastics still perform the old method- using sideways motion to break scars down. In the original papers this took 6-10 sessions using a needle. This still can be effective, but its...