I had subcision done on a surgical scar located on my face (cheek) about 2 months ago and it is still tender and a bit swollen around the edges of the scar which makes it more noticeable. Any suggestions on how I can get the puffiness to go down faster? I have tried ice and heat compresses which seems to have helped a little bit. I am also using lavender oil.
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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...
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
