For some of us, acne scars can cause social anxiety and feelings of low self-esteem. Subcision for acne scars is a minor safe surgical procedure used for treating depressed acne scars.
The subcision is a delicate outpatient procedure performed by certified clinicians and skin care physicians. It stimulates the dermal tissues to rise and diminish the appearance of acne scars.
In this blog, we will discuss the details of subcision treatment and the effectiveness of subcision for acne scars.
What is subcision for acne scars, and how Dr. Shehla Ebrahim performs it?
Subcision is an incision-less, subtle surgical technique to improve the appearance of depressed scars, wrinkles, and cellulite. It helps reduce scars caused by the following conditions:
- chicken pox
- rolling or tethered scars
- acne
- wounds
- surgery
Dr. Shehla Ebrahim inserts a hypodermic tri-bevel needle (ultrasharp, specialized, stainless steel needle used for subcision) into the subcutaneous layer of skin beneath the scar. The needle pokes, loosens, and breaks the scar fibres, stimulating collagen growth. Then, collagen fills the depression of scars and improves the appearance of acne scars.
During the procedure, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim is extremely cautious to maintain safety, precision, and, most importantly, the hygiene of individuals, which is why she first disinfects the target site prior to the procedure.
Subcision is repeated three to six times, with a 4 weeks healing period between each treatment.
Caution: Subcision may not be suitable for all acne scars, especially hypertrophic and keloid scars. Therefore, it is advisable to consult an experienced skin care physician.
Who is a suitable candidate for subcision treatment?
Ideally, subcision surgery is recommended for individuals in good health with rolling scars or tethered acne scars. However, subcision may not be recommended for those with skin infection, hypertrophic or keloid scarring, chronic medical conditions, or blood clotting disorders.
Subcision for acne scars gives decent results with minimal discomfort and aftercare; however, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim recommends you to be patient with subcision treatment as the timeline and results may vary from patient to patient.
How long does it take to heal and show results?
You may have some redness, swelling, and pain on the subcision site, which will reduce effectively with medications. Dr. Shehla Ebrahim may prescribe you antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications to help the healing process. The pain, swelling, and bruising should heal completely in 1 to 2 weeks.
Typically, subcision sessions are needed three to six times, scheduled 4 weeks apart. However, the number of treatment sessions may vary from individual to individual, depending on the severity of the scar and the body’s ability to form scar tissue.
The scar becomes less visible over a few months, showing effective scar-diminishing results.
Bottomline
Subcision is one of the most common clinical treatments for depressed scars. It stimulates collagen to fill the depression gap and shows results eventually.
How the procedure is done is extremely important in determining positive results. As a skin care physician, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim has attended several cases of subcision scars and found that every patient’s skin is different and must be approached with a customized skin treatment plan. She has treated several acne scar cases with subcision acne scar treatment successfully.
Are you, too, looking for acne scar treatment? Book a consultation with Dr. Shehla Ebrahim to discuss your skin health.