I am 2.5 years post revision rhinoplasty, my overall result is good, but the tip is less refined than I would like. My surgeon says my skin is unusual in that it hasn’t contracted to the underlying structure. Steroids are useful but temporary. Can RF microneedling cause skin/scar tissue to contract in a way that will improve the definition of the nose? Is there potential to worsen scarring and make the nose larger?
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Unfortunately, the medical professional performing this treatment did not adjust the heat or depth of the headset. This sounds like the heat was too high and your skin got minor burns.
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