Can subcision alone improve an atrophic scar?

May 2, 2016
Asked By:carl007 in Singapore, SG

I have deep acne scarring on my cheeks. I'm just curious if subcision alone would raise an atrophic scar, or at least show a slight improvement. Isn't it that when you break the fibrous band it can stimulate collagen, so can i incorporate Suction Method instead of filler? Or it really need to have a filler to plump it up after subcision? Thank you very much!

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August 31, 2023

Answer: Recommend pairing with other treatments like laser and chemical peels

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Recommend pairing with other treatments like laser and chemical peels

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 3, 2016

Answer: Subscision Alone? ENGLEWOOD Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 3, 2016

Answer: Subscision Alone? ENGLEWOOD Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 10, 2016

Answer: Atrophic Scars and Treatment

November 10, 2016

Answer: Atrophic Scars and Treatment

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May 17, 2016

Answer: Yes, subcision alone can improve depressed, and anchored scars

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