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Concerned with the scarring on the rims of my nostrils and on the sides 3 years after surgery. Recommendations? (photos)

June 6, 2024
Asked By:Enthusiastic356560 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I had rhinoplasty+alarplasty 3 years ago and am still concerned with the scarring on the rims of my nostrils and on the sides. I have indented marks were the sutures were. I've undergone 3 rounds of CO2 laser resurfacing. Unsure what to do next. I haven't tried dermabrasion. What do you recommend to improve the look of these scars?

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Answer: Dermabrasion may be worth considering.

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Answer: Dermabrasion may be worth considering.

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Answer: Scar Revision

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Answer: Scar Revision

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