Hello i had ND Yag laser performed on my nose for spiderveins , it wasnt the laser which the doctor clicks and a light flashes , it had 2 long pins and the doctor went over my nose with it . Anyway after the treatment and a few days after , i noticed my nostrils felt extremely soft and mushy like ive lost cartilage or something underneath and it is red all the time now , which before it was not . what type of damage is this and how do i repair it , please im very worried
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What you have is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and honestly, it can take years to go away. You should absolutely NOT be blistered from a procedure like this. I would suggest you maybe not return where you did the procedure, since the treatment and now follow-up advice is absolutely wrong....
Thank you for your question. This problem is usually temporary, but should be treated to expedite the process. Care with a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon, will help you to obtain the medical creams you need at this time. You will need some kind of bleaching cream,...
I am in complete agreement with Dr. Pozner. In my experience, venous lakes respond very well to treatment with the Nd:Yag. Your photo demonstrates a fairly typical response. By the end of the first week, you will notice a significant decrease in the puffiness. Generally,...
