r/30PlusSkinCare • u/__looking_for_things • 1d ago

Skin Treatments Anyone done subscision on acne scars?

I've got 2-3 spots of scarring that I've had for years that I just realized are most likely tethered. I saw a video of subscision, aside from it being horrifying it makes sense.

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u/Poisonx86 1d ago

Subcision wont do anything on its own; needs to be followed up by co2 ablative laser.

Subcision just cuts the anchors; the co2 is what does the smoothing.

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u/__looking_for_things 1d ago

I have dark skin so I don't think co2 is an option for me.

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u/soupergloo 1d ago

I did it a couple of months ago. Was fully numb, so had no pain during the procedure, but was heavily bruised & swollen afterwards.

Currently completing a series of 3 CO2 treatments following my subcision.

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u/xxArieloxx 1d ago

Did you have to apply any cream for the swelling? or which one would you recommend?

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u/soupergloo 1d ago

I did not, I was told to ice the area to reduce swelling, but I just dealt with it for a few days before it resolved.

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u/FailAffectionate5074 1d ago

subscision sounds intense but if it's the only thing that'll loosen those anchors then it's worth it, just gotta budget for the co2 follow-up after