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Mini-excision

Mini-excision for acne scars is a quick, minimally invasive treatment option for hard-to-treat acne scars.

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What is a mini-excision?

Acne scars that are raised or very deep “boxcar” scars are sometimes best treated surgically. Although a number of other treatments can help diminish the abnormal coloring and texture of scarring, a procedure known as mini-excision can provide more dramatic improvement for certain individuals.

Unlike subcision, which releases the connective bands pulling a scar down below the skin surface, mini-excision addresses the scar from above by removing the entire scarred area of skin.

What to expecting during a mini-excision?

To begin, the area being treated will be numbed to ensure you experience minimal discomfort throughout the quick process. Your dermatologist will then completely excise your scar with a special tool. Once the damaged skin is removed, the edges of the remaining healthy skin will be carefully closed with stitches.

The final line left behind is far less noticeable than the original scar. If you are interested, this subtle scar resulting from mini-excision can be treated with other techniques to help diminish its appearance.

This line that was strategically made in healthy skin is much easier to reduce than deep or raised acne scars. Depending on the characteristics of your acne scarring, as well as the extent of your skin damage, your dermatologist may recommend combining the mini-excision procedure with additional treatment options to help you achieve optimal results.

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