Women & Men
Subcision
Has acne or other skin conditions left you with deep, tethered, pitted scarring? Such scarring often persists for a lifetime, and contributes to negative body image and low self-esteem. Sadness, annoyance and worry upon realising that acne scars may never completely disappear is a commonly frustrating experience.
Subcision is an essential part of treating pitted, rolling and punched out scars. By releasing the skin tethering, you can continue your journey to smoother skin.
Treatment takes 10-20 minutes. No downtime.
Minimal discomfort. Numbing used.
Results seen immediately, improving over 12 weeks.
Number of treatments depends on scar severity.
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Why choose Subcision?
Experience the many benefits of Subcision that make it one of the most popular cosmetic treatments worldwide.
Quick
Subcision is a quick treatment taking just a few minutes.
No downtime
Get back to your day immediately after treatment.
Highly effective
Subcision is a highly effective treatment for rolling and boxcar acne scars.
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Why thousands of people choose Cosmetic Connection
When it comes to enhancing and rejuvenating your appearance, nothing beats experience.
Don’t risk your safety and results with inexperienced providers doing aesthetics as a side-gig.
Trust your cosmetic treatment to be skilfully performed by qualified, award-winning cosmetic doctors at one of the most experienced clinics in the country.
Our dedication to your service and satisfaction sets us apart time and time again.
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We are at the forefront of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and make no compromises on the quality of your treatment.
Over a decade of experience has gone into perfecting our approach to cosmetic treatments, and this is reflected in our ability to achieve amazing results time and time again.
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What is subcision? How does subcision work?
In certain instances, acne results in “rolling acne” scars. These are skin indentations caused by scar tissue tethering the skin to deeper layers, pulling it inward. The most effective treatment for this type of scarring is subcision.
Subcision is a minimally invasive, in-office surgical procedure designed to address acne scars. During the procedure, we use a small needle to free the fibrous bands responsible for the scar formation. This allows the skin to elevate and the scar to become less visible.
While subcision traditionally treats acne scars, it is also effective in addressing scars from causes like chickenpox, wounds and surgery.
What does subcision involve?
Before the procedure, we numb your skin with local anesthetic. A small needle is inserted beneath the scar to sever the fibrous tissue pulling the skin downward. Releasing the scar lifts the overlying skin, helping it sit more flush with the skin. Over 6-12 weeks, the scar tissue is remodelled.
Following the procedure, you’ll need to use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Some bruising and swelling will occur, and resolve in a few days.
Treatments combined with subcision
Subcision works best for scars when combined with other modalities. Some of the more common treatments to combine with subcision include:
- Dermal fillers, to support the skin
- Collagen stimulating injections, to improve the scar tissue
- Rejuran, to remodel the scar
- Topical retinoids, to improve scar texture
We want to answer any questions you may have.
If you can’t find the answers to your questions, get in touch with the clinic and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Yes, subcision is the only treatment modality to free tethered scars. It works by using a small needle to sever fibrous bands that attach your skin to deeper tissue, giving the scars an indented appearance.
No, subcision must be done under aseptic conditions with the appropriate equipment and anaesthetic. Attempting subcision at home can cause infections and worsen scarring.
Yes, subcision cuts through fibrous bands of scar tissue that attach the skin to deeper structures. Cutting these bands frees the skin, lifting it so that it sits flush with your skin.
No, subcision is performed under local anaesthetic. Once the area is numbed, you won’t feel any discomfort.
This depends on the severity of your scars. Most scarring requires 3-6 sessions, done monthly.
It is rare that only one session is needed.
Yes, once scars have been lifted with subcision the results are permanent.
It is very unlikely that scars will come back after subcision, unless you form new ones.
No, subcision reduces the appearance of scars by freeing fibrous bands. However other parts of the scar will still be visible, like pigmentation and rough texture.
Combining subcision with other modalities like Rejuran, retinol, and dermal filler helps to achieve more significant improvements in scars.
Before your subcision treatment, avoid alcohol and intense exercise for 24 hours, and arrive to your appointment without makeup.
If you’re prone to skin pigmentation, you may need to use a pre-treatment skin cream for a few weeks before subcision to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
You must avoid applying makeup for 24 hours after subcision. Using makeup too soon can cause infection and skin tattooing, if the makeup enters the injection site.
You must avoid alcohol for 24 hours after subcision, as it can worsen swelling and bruising, and delay healing.
No, subcision does not cause acne.
No, subcision does not leave scars. However, it is not recommended in people prone to keloid.
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a risk of subcision in people with darker skin. The chance of PIH can be reduced by properly preparing for the treatment with certain prescription skin creams that prevent pigmentation.
No, subcision would not typically cause scars to look worse unless you have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring, in which case you are not suitable for treatment.
Subcision is a safe procedure, but has risks including:
- Bruising and swelling
- Worsening of hypertrophic or keloid scars (mainly in sensitive areas)
- Infection
- Pigmentation, which can be avoided by properly preparing for the treatment, and avoiding sun exposure for 2 weeks afterwards.
- Sub-optimal results, or a lack of visible improvement in scarring. More sessions and combination treatment approaches improves the chance of satisfactory results.
Your appointment
Your session will commence with a comprehensive consultation with one of our experienced medical professionals.
We will take the time to understand your concerns and goals, and assess your suitability for our treatments.
You will learn about the different treatment options available to you, and have ample opportunity to ask any questions.
We will ensure that you completely understand the discussion, and design a personalised treatment plan for you.
Your comfort is our priority. We understand that pain is one of the biggest concerns people have about their cosmetic procedure.
Using the highest quality equipment, premium products that contain local anaesthetic, and an extremely gentle technique, our treatments are some of the most comfortable available.
As a doctor-led clinic, we also have access to a range of high-strength numbing options. These include specially formulated numbing cream, ice, numbing injections and distraction devices.
The procedure will be performed professionally, with a high attention to detail and the utmost care and caution. Our doctors prioritise three things when it comes to your treatment: your safety, your result, and your comfort.
With emergency equipment on-site and long appointment times, we guarantee your safety is our priority, and that your treatments are never rushed.
Following the treatment, we will advise you on how to care for the treated area to ensure a smooth and swift recovery. You will also receive an email with detailed aftercare instructions.
All treatments performed at Cosmetic Connection come with the option of a complimentary follow-up appointment, and are backed by our satisfaction guarantees.
