subcision

/ˈsʌbsɪʊʊʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical technique in which a needle is used to cut the fibrotic scar tissue that causes a depression in the skin, often used to treat acne scars and other facial deformities.

“The dermatologist recommended a subcision procedure to raise the depressed area on her face.”

Synonyms

  • scar revision
  • subcutaneous dissection

Antonyms

  • scarification