ABSTRACT
Subcision1 is a simple surgical technique, originally described by Orentreich and Orentreich (1), in which subcutaneous fibrous septa are cut; this both diminishes the traction exerted on the skin and creates hematomas which in turn promotes the formation of new connective tissue. Therefore, it acts as an autologous and physiologic filler (2). In 1997, Hexsel and Mazzuco described the effectiveness of Subcision1 for the treatment of cellulite (Figs. 1 and 2) and in 2000, presented a detailed step-by-step guide to the procedure, based on the use of Subcision1 in 232 female patients (3).
