Subcision Reviews

I had subcision done on three icepick and/or box type scars. This was done in combination with full face laser resurfacing. (Some before laser, some after) The results were excellent and I am very happy. The procedure was simple and the only problem I had was with the injections of novacaine, which made me have the shakes! Anyway subcision was very, very effective in flattening out my indented scars. I still have scars in their place, but they are flat and thinner, and not really noticeable anymore.

I've been performing subcision on myself for just over a year now. I found the procedure to be extremely effective on rolling scars and depressed areas. Multiple sessions are required to achieve full effectiveness. Many people report great success immediately after the procedure but this is temporary swelling and the areas return to normal once the swelling goes down. However, as the bruising subsides, collagen builds in the underlying areas and continues to do so and improvement continues for several months, although to a slight degree. I allow the areas to heal for 6-8 weeks and perform the proceure again. I have some areas with near 100% inprovement and some of the deeper areas with 60-70%. Keep in mind, this is after 6-8 treatments in the same area. Over the years I've had 3 TCA peels, 3 laser resurfacings, and numerous micro dermabrasions. These procedures are great at smoothing the skin but do very littel for depressed areas. Stand in front of the bathroom mirror in the dark with a flashlight and shine different angles on your face. The shadowed areas are the areas that subcision will improve the most. These are also the areas people notice the most when you are in a restaurant, club, etc. with back lighting. I found the procedure to sting but the pain is not that great. If I had to pay for 8 sessions, that would sting more.

I had subcision twice. Once in Dec. 2002 with collagen, and again in nov. 2003 with collagen. I had rolling scars on both cheeks. After the swelling/redness went away (2-4 days) my skin was totally smooth both times. I'd say the effect lasted a good 3 months both times, however my scars seemed to have improved 40-50% permanently...I'm guessing it was the subcision. Now I go in once a year for Perlane (thicker than Restylane). This lasts about 6 months or longer. I must say though; have someone experienced perform the injections. When the doctor did it, the results were PERFECT. Now that the nurse administers the injections she always seems to miss areas, and I have to point them out to her. Overall I give subcision high marks.

It works relatively well in providing a slight elevation to depressed scars. For best results in severe cases you need to have full dermabrasion performed to smoooth it out. Subcision is not very painful and there is really no down time so it's worth a shot in mild to moderate cases, however, ice pick scar do not respond well to subsicion. TCA injections work pretty well for ice pick scars.

I'd like to correct some misinformation: subcision is best NOT for ice pick; but rather for rolling scars as some folks mention. Ice pick scars are quite resistant to subcision as are boxcar scars. For ice pick scars, I have had and recommend punch excision for smaller ice picks and punch elevation for larger scars. For rolling scars, subcision seems by far one of the cheaper, less invasive and more effective treatments out there (I've had punches, alloderm filler, laser and subcision).

wonderfull u must try it

i think it overcorrected.....looked better before because no one ever noticed....now it's obvious because it's hard and thick....

I had subcision in combination with laser treatments about 2 months ago. Once the swelling and bruising went down there was little to no improvement.

I saw more improvement from subcision surgery (followed by several treatments of microdrop injections of silicone) than I did from 4 full face dermabrasions and laser surgery. I still have scars from years of cystic acne (and at age 47, my face STILL breaks out), but the larger ones have smoothed out alot and there's an overall improvement. Had alot of bruising that took several weeks to completely go away, but I no longer feel so self conscious about the way my face looks.

I had subcision with restalyne once four weeks ago and then a touch up session two days ago. The first session lasts longer and causes more bruises. Also, it takes about a month for redness to fade and see the true results of the procedure. Two days ago the doctor finished any missed scar areas and plumped up some that needed more injection. Fantastic job on indented cheek scars. Excision works best for pitted scars. Doctor says that no laser treatment is needed for follow up. Cost $400 for total treatment in the Tennesse area.