Laser Subcision: What to Know

Subcision is a procedure for depressed, tethered scars. A clinician passes a specialised needle or blade beneath the scar to separate bands that pull the surface downward. As the area heals, the released space may support smoother contour. Laser treatment works differently: it targets selected skin layers or texture with light energy. Combining them is not suitable for every scar and should follow an examination of scar depth, activity, skin tone, and healing history.

Active acne, raised scars, infection, or a tendency to develop prolonged pigment change can alter the plan. Improvement may be staged, and swelling or bruising can temporarily make the area look worse before it settles.

Share your history of cold sores, bleeding problems, scarring, allergies, medicines, and previous procedures. Ask whether active acne should be controlled first. After treatment, follow the wound-care instructions, keep hands away from treated skin, avoid unapproved exfoliants and makeup, and protect healing skin from sun exposure. Do not massage, exercise, or apply pressure unless the treating clinician gives a specific schedule.

A clinician may recommend Acne Scar Laser Treatment for texture, while Subcision is directed at tethering. These approaches can complement each other, but the order and timing need individual planning.

Contact the clinic promptly for worsening pain, rapidly increasing swelling, spreading redness, pus, fever, bleeding that does not settle with advised pressure, or skin breakdown. Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty or facial swelling involving the lips or throat. A new firm raised scar or persistent colour change should be reviewed rather than treated at home.

Are my scars tethered, and what part of the plan is intended to release them? Ask whether laser is needed, which order is proposed, how long healing may take, what aftercare is required, and what other options suit your scar type and skin tone.