/Subcision Procedure Pain and Recovery Details

Considering subcision. The idea of a needle under my skin is scary. How painful is it, and what’s the recovery really like? Is there a lot of bruising?

It’s done under local anesthesia, so you feel pressure but not sharp pain. The main post-op issue is bruising, which can be significant and last 1-2 weeks. Swelling is also common. You need to avoid strenuous activity for a bit. The results develop over months as new collagen forms.

Had it done 6 months ago. The procedure itself was fine, the numbing shots are the worst part. I looked like I’d been in a fistfight for about 10 days—the bruising was no joke. But once that faded, I could already feel the skin was smoother, less tethered. It doesn’t erase scars but lifts the base. They combined mine with a bit of filler for immediate volume. My practitioner also suggested that once the bruising was fully gone, we could address any residual redness from surface capillaries to maximize the smooth, even look. She shared this link about that next possible step: https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/laser-spider-vein-removal. It’s all about layering treatments.