Subcision

A procedure that uses a special needle to cut the fibrous bands under the dermis that pull scars down, lifting the scar up.

Time neededIncluded in the Skin Therapy Program (Salgyeol Therapy)

Anesthesia & PainNumbing cream. The needle cuts the fibers under the scar while a filler/booster (Juvelook Volume, Cell-DM, etc.) is injected at the same time

DowntimeBruising and minor bleeding for a few days (within the overall 1-week redness of the Skin Therapy Program)

SessionsNot a standalone treatment — one step in every Skin Therapy Program session (for wide scars: rolling and large boxcar). Number of sessions follows the Skin Therapy Program

IntervalSame interval as the Skin Therapy Program

MaintenanceReleasing the adhesions is itself semi-permanent (best results when combined with other treatments) (general guideline, pending doctor's confirmation)

What is it?

A special needle such as NOKOR is inserted at the boundary between the dermis and subcutaneous fat to cut the fibrous tissue (tethering adhesions) pulling the scar down. This creates physical space for the scar base to rise, and the micro-injury from the procedure triggers natural healing (new collagen and granulation tissue).

Who it's for

Rolling (tethered) scars and deeply pulled-down scars.

At Datena

One step in every Skin Therapy Program session (wide scars). Not offered as a standalone treatment

Good to know

Hematoma, bruising, swelling, pain, firmness, hyperpigmentation.

Results and recovery time vary depending on your skin. Pricing and the exact number of sessions will be explained during your consultation after diagnosis. Written based on in-clinic materials as of October 2026.

Datena Clinic Medical TeamDermatology near Jamsil Saenae Station · Care that starts with diagnosis

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