Scar Treatment
London

Subcision treatment for scars involves the use of a special needle that is inserted from the side of the scar and then goes backwards and forward underneath the scar itself in order to disrupt any underlying scar tissue which may be tethering the scar to the lower layers of the skin. By cutting through these tethers, the surface scar can lift up and become significantly less indented or ‘drawn in’. For the very best results, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are then injected into the area that has just been treated. In order to prevent tethering and scarring under the surface to provide a long-lasting result. If dermal fillers are not injected there is a significant chance that the scar could simply reform.

Facial and body scars can be treated with dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid filler can be injected into the scar itself in order to reduce the indentation. However, for best results, it is often best to combine dermal filler treatment to the scar with subcision treatment using a special needle to get under the scar itself and break up any underlying scar tissue which is tethering it to lower layers of the skin. To find out if this could be a could treatment for you please contact our helpful team to arrange a consultation with our medical doctors.

Subcision treatment combined with hyaluronic dermal fillers can be an effective treatment for significantly improving the look of scars on the face and body e.g. acne, chicken pox, piercings, or previous injury.

Benefits:

– Flattening of the scar

– Reduced indentation

– Smoothing of skin surface

– Reduced noticeability

Risks:

– Bleeding

– Bruising

– Results are not strong enough (in some cases)

– Could aggravate keloid scars, therefore not recommended

In some cases, subcision cases for scars combined with hyaluronic acid filler may have an excellent impact after just a single treatment, which may potentially be long-lasting. However, in other cases, multiple treatments may be required. Assessment and setting of expectations would be formed during a consultation with your practitioner.

Many people get subcision treatment for scars with hyaluronic acid fillers in order to significantly reduce the impact of the scar by reducing the indentation and optimising the smoothness of the skin’s surface. It is a minor, safe procedure with few side effects and can help avoid more invasive or aggressive treatment options, with inherent higher risks.

The cost of subcision treatment with dermal fillers for treatments of scars varies from clinic to clinic and is based on level of expertise and individual requirements. We would be happy to advise an individual cost when you contact our friendly team but typically this procedure would cost £350.00 for the combined treatment at the Hedox Clinic.

Subcision treatment for scars with hyaluronic acid filler is a very safe treatment and associated with very minimal pain, however, the very nature of it means that it is usually associated with some minor bruising, swelling and inflammation in the area treated. It is not possible to avoid this entirely, however, in many cases, it is minimal and will go away within a few days. This is dependent on the size and type of the scar with smaller superficial scars recovering very rapidly. A noticeable improvement may be seen quickly but it may take two weeks for the full effect to be observed.

The duration of benefit from subcision treatment of scars with hyaluronic acid fillers varies depending on the type and size of the scar and interpersonal factors such as the location and the person’s metabolic rate. However, in some cases, when treatment is carried out to a high standard, the results may be long-lasting because the scar may not tether due to the presence of the hyaluronic acid filler which will gradually dissipate over time naturally. In some cases, the treatment may need to be repeated.

There are numerous kinds of scars, including the following:

Keloid Scar – Scars with a keloid appearance are the outcome of an excessively hasty healing process. Beyond the site of the initial injury, these scars are called keloid scars, and they may eventually limit mobility. Treatment options include steroid injections or surgical removal. Cryotherapy is able to treat smaller keloids (freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen). When you suffer an injury, you can also stop keloid formation by applying pressure therapy or silicone-infused gel pads. Black people are more likely than other races to get keloid scars.

Hypertrophic scars: Red, raised scars resembling keloids that do not extend outside the confines of the injury site. Injections of steroids to decrease inflammation are a potential course of treatment.

Scars that create a tightening of the skin, which might limit your ability to move, are known as contracture scars. If your skin has been burned, you may also have deeper scars that impact your muscles and nerves.

Acne Scar Treatment: If you’ve battled severe acne, you probably have the scars to show for it. Acne scars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from deep pits to waves or angular scars. Laser, dermal filler injections, chemical peels, and Dermaoller are examples of potential treatments.

Stretch marks are a particular kind of scar that appears when the skin stretches quickly (eg during a teenage growth spurt or pregnancy). Chemical peels and derma rollers are two possible treatments.