Fraxel for indentation on nose? (Photo)

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I've had this indentation on my nose since I was a teenager, and was wondering what was the best option for such a thing (lasers vs. fillers?). It seems I have large pores as well and was wondering if fraxel would help resurface my nose.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Fraxel laser is a fabulous laser for treating acne scars and enlarged pores.  It takes several treatments to best minimize these scars.  In addition it may also take some injections of fillers to raise very indented scars.  For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with Fraxel and laser treatments.

Ramona Behshad, MD · Answer

Small indented scars on the nose can be helped with lasers. I like a combination of CO2 laser, first to flatten the lip of the scar with classic settings, followed by resurfacing of the entire cosmetic unit of the nose with fractionated setting. Fillers may be needed afterwards. Larger indented scars are best surgically removed, followed by stitching closed, followed by laser to the surgical scar.

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