NDYAG made nose capillaries/discoloration worse. Any hope for recovery? (photo)

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Broken capillaries on nose from past trauma. Time + Sun more prominent. 5 weeks ago had 4mm ndyag at 60scm2/15 ms. It hurt. Blistering that night. Blisters healed in approximately 2 weeks. Today, persistent redness/discoloration. Plastic surgeon and 2 other derm pros initially diagnosed this a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that would likely resolve in 3-6 months. Plastic surgeon now says it won't resolve on its own. He wants to hit it with an electro-needle. Is there any hope?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The best treatments for capillary issues are vascular lasers such as pulsed dye laser, Excel V, Aerolase, Venus Versa IPL, Laser Genesis or Yellow laser. The settings are determined on a per case basis, so it is best to consult with an expert to determine what will work best for you. We often combine vascular lasers with non-ablative fractional lasers such as Clear + Brilliant or Venus Viva for better results. I would suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

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NDYAG made nose capillaries/discoloration worse. Any hope for recovery? (photo)

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