Dermabrasion: Q&A
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What Are the Risks of Having Dermabrasion Performed on the Nose? Is This Location Safe?
Is the nose a location of the face that is dangerous to have dermabrasion performed on? What are the chances of having too much skin accidentally removed?
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Dermabrasion is safe on the nose
Dermabrasion can work very well for smoothing nasal scars, which aren't always level due to the numerous oil glands in that area. If performed by an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon, it is also a very safe procedure. While there is always a risk of over-correction, it is not common in my experience. See a dermatologist (especially those who perform a high volume of surgery) or plastic surgeon who specializes in scar revision.
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Dermabrasion on the nose is safe
Dermabrasion involves sanding the skin of the nose. The dermabrasion is performed down to the superficial dermis of the skin and is regenerated. This area of the nose is quite sebaceous and oily and tends to heal quite well from dermabrasion. Complications that can occur are hypopigmentation and scarring if performed incorrectly. In experienced hands this should blend itself well with scar improvement. The scar itself will still be present, just less noticeable.
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Dermabrasion on the nose is very safe in experienced hands
Nasal scars are well treated by dermabrasion. The nasal skin is typically thick and very sebaceous meaning it heals quickly and well following dermabrasion. As suggested by my colleague, seek a plastic surgeon or dermatologist familiar with dermabrasion before pursuing treatment of this scar. I hope this information is helpful.
Stephen Weber, M.D.
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dermabrasion is a Very Effective Treatment for Nasal Scarring and Skin Thickening
Dermabrasion is a highly effective treatment for the nasal area. Nasal skin is quick thick, especially in the tip region, and responds well to dermabrasion. Nasal scarring can be reduced nicely as long as the proper depth of treatment is performed by the plastic surgeon. Nasal skin thickening is also treated well. Conditions such as rhinophyma, or thickening of the skin due to sebaceous gland enlargement, is also treated successfully.
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