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Subcision

Price

£100

Per session

Pink Poppy Flowers

  • Cheeks - The most frequent treatment site; rolling and tethered boxcar scars are highly responsive.

  • Temples - Effective for broad, shallow depressions; care is taken around vessels and nerves.

  • Forehead - Used for tethered scars or post‑traumatic depressions.

  • Jawline - Helpful for deeper rolling scars that create uneven contour.

  • Chin - Common site for acne scarring with tethering.

  • Nose and nasal sidewalls - Used cautiously due to vascular anatomy.

  • Body scars - Can treat depressed scars from chickenpox, surgery, or injury.

  • Cellulite areas - Subcision is also used on thighs, buttocks, and hips to release fibrous septae causing dimpling.

Treatment Areas:

What Is Subcision?

Subcision is a non-surgical, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is used to improve depressed facial wrinkles and scars that are tethered to the underlying tissue.

 

The treatment involves inserting a specialised needle beneath the skin to carefully release the fibrous bands responsible for pulling the skin downward. Once these bands are separated, the skin is able to lift and smoothe, resulting in a more even surface and improved contour.

When Will I See Results?

You’ll usually start to see true subcision results at around 4-6 weeks, once swelling has settled and new collagen begins to form. Although the area may look slightly improved straight after treatment, this early change is mostly due to temporary inflammation. The real, lasting improvement develops gradually, with scars becoming shallower and smoother over 3-6 months as collagen continues to remodel beneath the released tissue.

  • Numbness - can occur when nerves are irritated; usually resolves over weeks

  • Skin discoloration - temporary post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation, more common in darker skin types

  • Small nodules - collagen or inflammatory nodules that typically settle with time or massage

  • Asymmetry during healing - normal while swelling reduces and tissue remodels

These are temporary and may include:

  • Bruising / haematoma - small haematomas are normal and typically settle within 1-2 weeks

  • Swelling - expected due to tissue disruption; usually improves over several days

  • Pain or tenderness - mild to moderate discomfort at treated sites for a few days

  • Redness - inflammation around entry points

Before Your Treatment

You'll have a consultation where you'll be asked to fill out a form detailing your:

  • Medical history

  • Medication or supplement use

  • Allergies

  • Previous treatments

  • Current skin condition

You can complete this form in the clinic or in advance by clicking Health Form at the top of this page.

Common Side Effects

Subcision results typically last long‑term, because the treatment works by permanently releasing the fibrous bands that tether a scar down. Once those bands are cut, they do not usually reform. The visible improvement you gain from collagen remodelling, which develops over 3-6 months, is also considered stable and enduring, though some people choose additional sessions for deeper scars or further refinement. 

How Long Do Results Last?

You Are Not Suitable For Treatment If:

  • You have an allergy to local anaesthetic

  • You have an active infection

  • You have uncontrolled diabetes

  • You have a blood clotting disorder

  • You have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring

  • ​You've taken systemic oral retinoids such as isotretinoin within the last 12 months

  • You have active acne

  • You are under the age of 20

Aftercare Instructions

First 24-48 Hours:

  • Cold compress - apply intermittently to reduce swelling and discomfort.

  • Avoid touching or massaging -  pressure can disrupt early healing.

  • Keep the area clean - gentle cleansing only, avoid retinoids, acids, scrubs

  • Avoid excessive heat- no saunas, steam rooms, hot showers, hot tubs

  • No strenuous exercise - increased circulation can worsen swelling or bruising.

  • Avoid alcohol and smoking - both impair healing and increase bruising.

  • Expect swelling and bruising - this is normal and often most noticeable in the first 48 hours.

  • Avoid makeup - for 24 hours to reduce infection risk.

First 1-2 Weeks:

  • Resume gentle skincare - non‑active moisturisers and SPF are fine; avoid actives until fully settled.

  • Continue avoiding excessive heat - no saunas, steam rooms, hot showers, hot tubs

  • Avoid facial treatments - no microneedling, peels, lasers, or massage for at least 2 weeks.

  • Continue to avoid pressure - no deep tissue facial massage or sleeping face‑down.

  • Expect lumpiness or firmness - small internal bumps or firmness are normal as tissue heals.

  • Bruising may persist - some bruising can last 7-14 days depending on depth and vascularity.

  • Monitor for signs of infection - increasing redness, heat, or pain should be assessed by a clinician.

Download your aftercare guide here:

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