Is laser/Matrix Fractional Resurfacing bad for my nose?

Question

I have recently been getting laser/fractional resurfacing for removal of acne scars, mainly on my cheeks and my forehead, but never the nose. However, at my last Fractional resurfacing session, it was another dermatologist than my usual one and she went through my entire face (including areas on my nose without asking). My nose feels a lot softer and my nose tip moves more easily. Could the laser have damaged the nose/nasal cartilage? Or is it due to breaking down the epidermis? Will it heal?

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

C02 laser resurfacing can be safely done on the nose.  I routinely perform this procedure in cases where patients have textural issues with their nasal skin.   It can also be done safely after rhinoplasty surgery.

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

These lasers are not able to treat deep enough to affect cartilage.  They are actually used on the nose all the time without any complication so you should be ok.  If you are still concerned, it's prob best to bring it up with your laser surgeon so they can evaluate you but should be fine.  Best of luck!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

No, all is good. Most of us will blend in areas, and if you have open pores on your nose, we often would treat this area. Laser is very different from eMatrix as one uses light and the other uses RF energy. Regardless, neither ill have any bad effect on your cartilage. Your softer feel is your epidermal remodelling, so that is a positive. Dr Davin S. Lim. Laser Specialist. Brisbane. Australia.

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