I have what I believe to be ice pick scars and enlarged pores on my nose? (Photos)

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Only a few years ago I was advised that treatment options were limits and I would have poor results, I don't believe this to the case anymore with new advances. If you could advise what treatment options I should consider it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would use a combination of TCA Cross, ematrix RF, and Melapeels to help reduce the scars on your nose. TCA Cross works well for these ice pick scars. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The TCA CROSS Technique is a quick and relatively inexpensive approach to dealing with enlarged facial pores and ice pick (pit) scars. Optimal results are usually achieved following two to four treatment sessions spaced at six week intervals. Should there remain any surface color or textural irregularities following the TCA CROSS, subsequent microneedling may be helpful for blending any residual surface color or textural irregularities. Maintain a very healthy skepticism when it comes to relatively expensive laser treatments, especially since a prominent laser expert herself at her presentation at the most recent American Society For Dermatologic Surgery conference in New Orleans noted, "microneedling is already replacing fractionated lasers..." and in regard to "enlarged facial pores, in lieu of ablative and nonablaive fractionated lasers..." Best of luck to you.

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