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Acne scar subcision.

Bs Chandrashekar¹, As Nandini

¹Dr. Venkat Charmalaya, Centre for Advanced Dermatology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery

|October 30, 2010

Summary

Subcision is a safe and effective surgical procedure for treating depressed acne scars. This treatment can be combined with other therapies to enhance scar revision results.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Surgical Procedures

Background:

Depressed acne scars are a common dermatological concern.
Effective treatment options are sought after for improving skin texture.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe subcision as a treatment for depressed acne scars.
To highlight its safety and efficacy.

Main Methods:

Subcision is presented as a simple and safe office surgery procedure.
The technique involves releasing fibrous bands beneath scars.

Main Results:

Subcision effectively treats depressed acne scars.
The procedure is well-tolerated in an office setting.

Conclusions:

Keywords:

Subcision acne scars depressed scars

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Subcision is a valuable standalone treatment for depressed acne scars.
It can be readily combined with other modalities like laser therapy, dermaroller, and scar revisions to maximize therapeutic outcomes.