Acne Scar Subcision Treatment

Beverly Hills & Los Angeles

    Dr. Hazany describes acne scars as potholes in the street. When fixing a pothole, do you flatten and grind down the surrounding road to the level of the pothole? No! Flattening the rest of the street requires unnecessary work in areas that are not defective, and the street becomes unnecessarily thin, leading to other complications. The proper way to fix a pothole is to fill the pothole and lift it to the surrounding street level. This same logic applies to treating acne scars. Subcision, unlike laser treatment or micro-needling, lifts the scar to the level of the rest of your skin.

    Laser treatments, micro-needling, and other treatments that involve vertical movements to flatten and thin the skin to the acne scars’ level are like bringing the rest of the street down to the level of the pothole. Laser treatment is a standard treatment method for acne scar removal performed by many dermatologists. Dr. Hazany agrees that scar reconstruction laser treatment can be useful as a touch-up or for minor unevenness. However, for large areas of scarring (and even smaller areas), Dr. Hazany champions subcision. Subcision uses lateral movements between the layers of scar tissue to manually break and lift the scars. Subcision ensures against unnecessary thinning of the skin and produces a healthier, more robust appearance after treatment.

    The cost of acne scar subcision varies depending on how many layers of subcision you require (e.g., deep layer, middle layer, or superficial layer) and the number of areas you plan on subcising. The long-lasting results of subcision mean you do not have to keep paying money for maintenance treatments. And, compared to laser treatment, it ensures you do not have to spend as much money on collagen-boosting formulas or dermal fillers to thicken your skin in the areas of treatment.