30-60 minutes
Around 5 days
Subcision is a procedure that uses a specialized needle at the dermal-subcutaneous fat junction to release fibrous scar tissue pulling the skin downwards, allowing the depressed scar to elevate. By severing collagen fibrous tissue, it is effective for various types of acne scars and deep, indented scars.
Subcision is a procedure that uses a specialized needle at the border between the dermis and subcutaneous fat to break up scar tissue that pulls the skin downwards, allowing the scar to lift and fill.
- Helps improve various types of acne scars by cutting collagen fibrous tissue.
- Direct manual treatment allows for customized treatment according to scar depth and size.
- Effective for deep, pitted scars that are difficult to improve with general laser treatments or skin procedures.
- Recommended for those concerned about chickenpox scars.
1Recommended for
Individuals concerned about fibrous scar tissue pulling down the skin; those with deep acne scars or chickenpox scars; and patients with scars that are difficult to improve with conventional laser treatments.
2Treatment info
The treatment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, with a recovery period of approximately 5 days.
Pricing
| [Scar] Subcision - 1 lesion (500 KRW coin size) | ₩100,000 |
| [Scar] Subcision - 1 lesion (Business card size) | ₩300,000 |
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