Subcision

Subcision or subcutaneous incisional surgery is a minor surgical procedure used for treating depressed cutaneous scars and wrinkles. It is performed using a special hypodermic needle inserted through a puncture in the skin surface. The sharp edge of the needle is used to break fibrotic strands that are tethering the scar to the underlying tissue. The release of the fibrotic strands and new collagen deposition caused by wound healing leads to cosmetic improvement of the scar. Subcision can be safely performed in the outpatient setting and is usually well tolerated. This technique can be employed to correct depressed scars caused by acne, chicken pox, previous surgeries and cellulite dimples.