La Jolla Yag Laser doctors

	William Groff, DO San Diego Dermatologist 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego		1 answer
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	Richard Fitzpatrick, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego
	Mitchel Goldman, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 300, San Diego
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Erbium Yag or Fraxel for Rhinophyma? I'm beginning to show signs of Rhinophyma. There are a few nodules on one side of nose and some thickening on tip of nose which I absolutely hate. Which of these two lasers, Erbium Yag or Fraxel, would improve my condition? These two seem, from what I have read, have less downtime than the CO2. Thank you for responding. I am on Tazorac and cream antiobiotic. It helps somewhat but my main concern is the thickening on end of nose.

A: CO2 or erbium is preferred

We have all 3 lasers that you have mentioned in your question, and my 1st choice would be the CO2 laser. The Fraxel is not designed to target individual nodules, so it is not ideal. The erbium could be used, but the downtime would be the same as the CO2. I just submitted some photos of a patient with the issue that you are concerned about to RealSelf, and I treated him with CO2 on the nose, and Fraxel Repair on the rest of the face. Look for them under my name of photos of Fraxel Repair...should be up in next 2 days. Take care, Dr. Groff

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist