How do I get rid of this red dot on my nose? Would V-beam work? (photos)

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I've had a dot on my nose since 6th grade (2006). Growing up as a kid I would pick at it - possibly creating a scar and making the matter worse. I don't know. In 11th-12th grade I had it diagnosed as an angiofibroma or cherry angioma. It was zapped with a laser, reducing the redness and bump a little bit. Three weeks ago I had it diagnosed again as a growth/angiofibroma and had it zapped with an Aerolase laser. It's still red. How do I get red of this dot? V-beam laser? What do you recommend?

William Groff, DO · Answer

Thanks for the inquiry and photos. From your images, it does appear the Vbeam might be a good treatment choice for you. The laser targets blood underneath the skin’s surface to eliminate vascular lesions. I encourage you to make an appointment with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist with ample Vbeam experience to ensure the best possible results. Good luck to you!

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

From the photos, you look like a skin type II or III. Small angiomas for these skin types typically respond well to either KTP or pulsed-dye lasers. Vbeam and Excel V are good lasers to look for in a practice. If the bump persists from scarring over years of picking, you may need to have a few fractional laser procedures to smooth out the skin. Best of luck!

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! It appears that you would need a combination of the V-Beam laser and some light electrodessication to get rid of this bump on your nose.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist and an expert in lasers to treat you. Best  of luck!

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I think that a vascular laser and perhaps an erbium laser will help this problem. It can also be electrodessicates as another physician recommended.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

It appears that you would need a combination of the V-Beam laser and some light electrodessication to get rid of this bump on your nose.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist and an expert in lasers to treat you.  Best, Dr. Green

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