Would a chemical peel or laser help with chickenpox scars on my nose? (Photo)

July 20, 2024
Asked By:Peaceful633310 in Scotland, United Kingdom

I have had some chickenpox scarring on the bridge of my nose since I was a child. Would a strong chemical peel like TCA peel help reduce the appearance of these scars. Or would treatments like lasers, microneedling, etc be preferable?

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August 7, 2024

Answer: Microneelding/ chemical peel

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
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August 7, 2024

Answer: Microneelding/ chemical peel

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
July 25, 2024

Answer: A combination of Resurfx and a chemical peel can help even out skin tone and texture caused by scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 25, 2024

Answer: A combination of Resurfx and a chemical peel can help even out skin tone and texture caused by scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 21, 2024

Answer: Ultraclear laser for chickenpox scarring on the nose

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Anesthesiology
July 21, 2024

Answer: Ultraclear laser for chickenpox scarring on the nose

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Anesthesiology

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Answer: Consider Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Chickenpox Scars

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Answer: Consider Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Chickenpox Scars

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