Visible scar after alar base reduction. Can the scar be removed? (Photo)

November 23, 2016
Asked By:ytrvjnffh in Hollywood, CA

Hi, I just got alar base reduction a week ago, and noticed that there's a major scar on the right side of my nostril. By the looks of it, it seems as though there's a piece of skin missing or something. I'm worried that it'll become an ugly scar. Will it fade over time, or will I always have an ugly scar. If so, would I be able to fix it in the future? I don't think a revision alar base is necessary because my nostrils are small enough, but can the scar be removed? Thank you!

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Answer: CO2 laser treatment combined with Plato's Scar Serum twice daily

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Answer: Scar will fade with time

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