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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November 20, 2013
Answer: Atrophic Scars On The Nose Respond Well To Subcision, Fractional Microneedling Therapy & Stimulatory Fillers
Complications from dermabrasion are not typical but do occur. Hypogpigmentation, hyperpigmentation, scarring, "waxy" skin texture, although not common, can happen. Fortunately, what you are describing may be helped. I suggest you try a nonablative laser tratement...
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I agree with Dr. Portuese that dermabrasion is not the best treatment for pigmented areas on the face. Dermabrasion works very well for elevated or depressed scars and for deep creases around the mouth “smokers lines”.
For my patients with localized areas of hyperp...