Can I expect a significant improvement if I use chemical peels for enlarged pores/acne scars on my nose? (photos)

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I have been working on repairing enlarged pores and acne scars that occured after harsh skincare in my early twenties. I have found very good results with microneedling especially on my cheeks, but a minimal amount of improvement on my nose. I have been recommended chemical peel and will like to know if I can expect a significant improvement on the nose, and what are the side effects? Can there be skin thinning or possible enlargement of pores on nose due to chemical peel?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
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Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD · Answer

Pores are normal! You look beautiful. You may benefit from topical retinoids that will improve skin texture with time. Peels, microneedling or some lasers may be helpful, but the pores may come back again with time. These procedures do not cause skin thinning but rather improve skin turnover and appearance. Choose an experienced provider because side effects (specifically pigmentation) are more common on darker skin types. Good luck!

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