Tiny flat scar on nose from milia. It really bothers me and I am wondering what can remove it or make it less visible? (photo)

August 3, 2017
Asked By:jgoat in Iowa City, IA

Hi there. I had a milia cyst on my nose which I picked at (I know not a good idea) and now there is a completely flat scar that looks like the original cyst, which is only quite visible in certain light. Thanks!

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August 7, 2017

Answer: A combination

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Ellen A. Janetzke, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A combination

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Ellen A. Janetzke, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2017

Answer: Fractional laser and light chemical peels

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2017

Answer: Fractional laser and light chemical peels

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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