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Hyfrecator Done on Nose - How Long Before Redness Goes Away?
asked 1 year ago by ChiVit80 in chicago
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 743 times
Tags: nose
I had some small raised bumps on my nose - not acne, skin colored, no pain. My derm did hyfercation for it and told me it should "heal" in under 3-4 days. But the treated are still looks a bit red and raw - no infection or puss or pain - just looks red instead of skin tone. How long will this take to heal? It has been 2 weeks now! Derm says it will take 2 skin cycles - ie, 6 weeks! He didnt tell me it would take that long when I had it done!
3 answers to Hyfrecator Done on Nose - How Long Before Redness Goes Away?
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Laser Surgery
Six weeks sound accurate and is a viable estimate. It will be best to use sun-screen faithfully as well. Thank you for your question and good luck.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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The IPL laser can reduce post inflammatory redness
The IPL laser can reduce post inflammatory redness. While any destructive treatment can produce redness a series of IPL treatments is often successful in promoting healing.
Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist
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Healing after a hyfrecator treatment
Every person heals differently after any treatment. Your healing will depend on your skin type, how deep your lesion was, how much sun you're getting, and whether you use any topical retinoids which can impair healing temporarily. The redness you have typically lasts 4-8 weeks to some degree, but again everyone is different.
