What should you know about RF subcision treatment?

Depressed rolling scars can be held down by fibrous strands under the surface. After numbing and cleansing, a clinician works beneath selected scars to release those strands. RF energy is then used according to the treatment plan, creating controlled thermal stimulation that may support collagen remodelling during healing.

Treatment suitability is individual. Deep boxcar scars, ice-pick scars, active acne, infection, and a tendency to form raised scars may call for a different plan or additional care. Common short-term effects include tenderness, bruising, redness, swelling, and pinpoint marks.

Bring a complete list of medicines and supplements and mention previous procedures, allergies, cold sores, bleeding issues, and pigment changes after skin injury. Ask how to prepare your skin and whether irritating products, shaving, or sun exposure should be limited before treatment.

During recovery, cleanse gently, leave crusts or entry points alone, and use only the products approved by your clinician. Protect the area from sunlight and avoid heat, friction, and strenuous activity for the period advised. Attend review appointments because scar treatment is often assessed over time rather than immediately.

Notify the clinic if swelling, redness, warmth, or discomfort is increasing, or if you notice pus, fever, spreading rash, or delayed healing. Get urgent help for severe escalating pain, sudden facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or rapidly darkening or pale skin in the treated area.

Ask how the scars will be classified, why RF is being added, what alternatives are available, what recovery activities to avoid, and how complications are handled. Confirm who performs the procedure, what follow-up is included, and when results should be reviewed.