Table of Contents
Making sense of the treatment names
How subcision addresses tethering
How CureJet delivers a product
When both procedures may be considered
Recovery after treatment on the same day
Understanding the role of each procedure
1. Making sense of the treatment names
Hello, this is Datena Clinic.
While researching acne scar treatment, you may have seen CureJet and subcision mentioned together.
It is understandable to wonder what each procedure does and whether you need both.
You may also want to know why a particular step has been recommended for your own scars.
Let us walk through the role of each procedure in a way that makes those questions easier to discuss.
2. How subcision addresses tethering
Subcision involves placing an instrument, such as a needle or cannula, beneath the skin to release fibrous attachments.
The aim is to reduce the downward pull that contributes to a depressed scar.[1]
The amount and location of tethering vary between scars.
The scar's depth, position, and surrounding tissue need to be examined, and bruising or swelling can follow the procedure.
3. How CureJet delivers a product
CureJet propels liquid through a nozzle to deliver a selected product into the skin.
The product used and the device settings influence the treatment purpose and the skin's response.
Knowing that CureJet was used does not tell you which product was delivered or where it was applied.
If subcision is also being considered, the clinician should explain how the tethered tissue will be treated.
4. When both procedures may be considered
An area with tethering and a visible depression may be treated using a combination of methods.
Each procedure should have a clear purpose in that combination.
Procedure | Role to discuss during consultation |
|---|---|
Subcision | Releasing tissue that pulls the scar downward |
Product delivery with CureJet | Delivering the selected product to the treatment area |
The response to combined treatment can vary with the scar.
Depending on the findings, one procedure may be performed first, or another treatment may be considered.
5. Recovery after treatment on the same day
If subcision and product delivery are performed together, both can contribute to the bruising and swelling that follow.
Recovery advice should reflect the procedures actually performed and the areas treated.
Please mention any history of prolonged bruising and any medicines you take.
Keep taking prescribed medicines as directed unless the relevant healthcare professional advises a change.
6. Understanding the role of each procedure
Subcision addresses fibrous tethering beneath a scar, while CureJet delivers a selected product into the skin.
When the two are considered together, the purpose and treatment area for each should be explained clearly.
Your scars may need a staged approach or a combination that includes another procedure.
With these roles in mind, you can ask more specific questions and understand the treatment being proposed for your skin.