I have just had subcision today but my plastic surgeon didn't give me much advice on aftercare. All he has done has put a plasters on my scars and told me to wash my face tomorrow. Is it really just as simple as this, or do I need to know more? I'd like to know how long I should be keeping the plasters on for and if it would be best to apply ice or not, as swelling can be a good thing. Anything else I need to know?
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Just Had Subcision; Anything else I need to know?
Likely you will need a series of treatments for improvement and then other treatments for maintenance and further improvement for the rest of your life. Please see an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
Explanation in the video. Ice pick scars do not respond well to laser, but respond nicely to a series of TCA peels at high concentrations. Deep individual scars can also be punch excised. Video explains the steps in scar revision and the importance of matching a procedure with the scar type. ...