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Will Fraxel Restore help with enlarged nose pores? TCA Cross? (photo)

Combinationoilyskin24Nov 20, 2013
I have been trying the right treatments, which seem to keep the blackheads away, however I believe I might have some minor scarring + enlarged pores on my nose from previous blackheads. This has been going on for about 8 months, and I was hoping that with better treatments I could slightly reverse some of the damage on my nose. I don't have expectations for "perfect pores". I would just like to know how successful a laser would be compared to other methods, when it comes to enlarged pores on the nose.

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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Nov 22, 2013
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