What should you know about subcision surgery?
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Short answer
Subcision surgery is a minor scar-release procedure that separates tethering bands beneath selected depressed scars.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Target
- Selected depressed, tethered scars
- Common short-term changes
- Bruising, swelling, soreness, or firmness
How the procedure works
After the skin is cleansed and numbed, a clinician places a fine needle or similar instrument beneath the scar and moves it carefully through the fibrous bands holding the surface down. The release can allow the depression to lift as the area heals. It is generally used for rolling or tethered depressions, not every type of scar.
Temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, firmness, or colour change can occur. The clinician should examine your scar, skin tone, medical history, medicines, and tendency to form raised scars before recommending treatment. Laser treatment may address a different component of acne scarring and can be discussed separately.
Before and after the appointment
Share information about bleeding problems, allergies, active skin infection, previous scar treatments, and medicines or supplements that affect bleeding. Arrange care instructions around the appointment, keep the area clean as directed, and avoid rubbing, picking, or applying unapproved products while it heals. Attend the planned follow-up.
Warning signs
Call the clinic if swelling or pain is increasing instead of settling, redness spreads, the skin becomes hot, or there is pus-like drainage or fever. Get urgent help for breathing trouble, rapidly increasing swelling, or a change in vision.
Before consenting
Ask which scars are being treated, what instrument and anaesthetic are planned, what healing changes are expected, how complications would be handled, and whether another procedure should be staged.
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Dubai
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Dubai.
The Court Residence, 39B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Accepts: Tabby, Tamara
Elite Business Bay Residence - Shop 03 & 04, 34 Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Tabby
Airport View Building, Al Garhoud, Dubai
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +25 more
IBIS Building, 5th Floor, Unit 5003, Deira, Dubai
Accepts: AXA, Cigna, MetLife, Allianz Care +18 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the UAE health regulators' public licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Is subcision the same as removing a scar?
No. It releases bands beneath a depressed scar; it does not cut out the entire scar.
Can every acne scar be treated with subcision?
No. Suitability depends on scar shape, depth, location, and your skin and medical history.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.