Will subcision and filler help with this? I had to get stitches after a facial injury. After the stitches were taken out I was led with an indented scar.
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Good question! In my practice, I find needles work better for treating acne scars. I first use the needle tip to break up scar tissue that's tethered to the underlying skin (a procedure called subcision). Once a small pocket is created, I inject filler to...
I have tried out the Accuvein and similar devices and have not found them as helpful as I thought they would be. I find slow, low pressure injection, and microcannulas are best for minimizing bruising.
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...
