Best way to improve pores and texture on my nose? (photo)

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Would microneedling help clear up and minimize these pores and make my nose look smoother? Adapalene. 03% hasn't helped.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @newnose2018. Microneedling is a great treatment to reduce pore size. 3-6 sessions is typically recommened for optimal results. All the best, Dr. Nima!

Rosy Sandhu, MD · Answer

Hello Newnose2018,
I'm happy to answer your question. Microneedling can help reduce pore size because it causes controlled damage to the skin which will help it heal more correctly and produce newer cells. Everyone produces oil differently on their skin. Based on the picture alone, I see you do have a lot of oil production in your nose. I can also see clogged pores. To help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and help slow down the pores from getting larger, I recommend you get on a series of Microneedling as well as a Hydrafacial MD, interchanging treatments. HydraFacial's help to unclog and clean out the pores. With microneedling the pores have an easy time closing with out having trapped oil and debris and can tighten the skin on area of treatment. Thank you for your question.

Best, 
Dr. Rosy Sandhu.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create a controlled skin injury. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body to fill these microscopic wounds by producing new collagen and elastin. Through this process there is improvement in skin texture and firmness, as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

I would recommend a series of microneedling treatments for the enlarged pores. I would also continue using a retinoid like retinol, Retin-A or  Adapalene for the pores.

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