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Laser Treatment for Veins on Nose Caused Dent on Tip

I got laser treatment for veins on my nose which in turn caused a dent. on the tip my nose. When I had the laser treatment done there was smoke & I could smell burning skin. I think he went too deep! 3 years later I still have this reddish dent on the tip of my nose. It's all I can see whren I look in the mirror. It is pretty deep. what can be done?

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Nasal Tip Skin Dent

Scars in the nasal tip skin are difficult to correct because the skin is thick, lacks mobility, and there is little excess adjacent skin. I would recommend trying fillers initially. If you're not satisfied, scar excision with closure or a small skin graft may be your only choice.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Pulse Dye laser can help

Although uncommon, it is occasionally seen following vein therapy. I would suggest Pulse Dye Laser and or Fraxel Laser to smooth the area out. Also, an occasional filler such as Juvederm will lift the dent out. Worst case scenario, would involve minor scar revision surgery followed by Dermabrasion. Dr. G

Correction of Nose Tip Depression / Dent after Laser Treatment of Vein

Regarding: "I got laser treatment for veins on my nose which in turn caused a dent. on the tip my nose. When I had the laser treatment done there was smoke & I could smell burning skin. I think he went too deep! 3 years later I still have this reddish dent on the tip of my nose. It's all I can see whren I look in the mirror. It is pretty deep. what can be done?" You appear to have an indented scar at the tip of the nose. Without an examination it is hard to... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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