I have a nose that shows the inside of my nostrils easily (the tip hangs over a bit; I believe the technical term is a "hanging" columella), and people keep asking me if my nose is bleeding because I have tiny red veins on the inside of my nostrils. Is this something that can be addressed safely and not too painfully with IPL? If not, something else? Thanks!
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Answer: Vbeam can help target those small spider veins on the nose and reduce appearance.
Hello, and thank you for your question! Yes, you can have IPL done 2 months before a facelift. Just make sure you're going to an experience place, so you have no issues with healing.
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