Removing a piercing - do you have any recommendations on anything to encourage healing and prevent scarring?

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I am considering removing my nose piercing (nostril, not septum). Do you have recommendations on anything to do once it’s been removed to encourage healing and prevent scarring?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I have had good success by using TCA CROSS, a very quick, simple and relatively inexpensive technique, to close unwanted piercing holes. It typically takes several treatment sessions (3-4) to achieve optimal results. Best of luck.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

If you've had your nose pierced for a while, when you take the ring out the hole is unlikely to ever close.  You can have it surgically closed which should change the hole for a small round scar, but, that will always be present.

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