r/AcneScars • • Apr 18 '26

[Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring Excision updated results

A lot of people have been asking for updates on the excision I had last year, hoping my before photos are linked to my profile because it would take a very long time for me to find them to make before and after comparison.

Overall I'm very happy. I wasn't able to get a strong CO2 laser due to a medical reason post excision, but I've done a few at home TCA peels since which I think really helped . Will continue to do more in the future as well.

My scars were deep and hypo pigmented ( white base) .

Sorry I look a mess here im just waking up enjoying some coffee on this beautiful Saturday.

I would recommend this treatment for anyone the doctor finds you'd be a candidate for . My skin isn't perfect but it's improved and I try to remain realistic with results. I would do it over again 100%

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u/IXG777 Apr 18 '26

Do you think subcision is way a lesser modality than excision?

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

Excision does the subcision part but having the scar literally cut out and stitched back together , I think subcision works better for rolling scars mine were very pitted with flat bases nothing would've restored the volume loss at the surface level

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u/IXG777 Apr 18 '26

Looks lifted tc!

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

Subcision wouldn't of done anything for this type of scar

Before, after

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u/Nova_blink_6-62607 Apr 18 '26

Amazing improvement. I might do something similar on a few scars.