Have point of discoloration on top of nose after rhinoplasty, how to remove? (Photos)

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I had rhinoplasty done over a year ago and I've had this small point of discoloration at the top of my nose since then. Everything else I'm happy with just not sure how to fix this discoloration. I've tried a "yellow laser" once but it didn't remove it. Any ideas?

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

It looks to me that this discolouration was pre-existing, but because of the change of shape to the tip, it has moved to a more visible side of your nose.

This most likely represents some excess melanin, and laser treatments or light treatments, such as DYE-VL, can help resolve this.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Nasal redness can become apparent after rhinoplasty, and this tends to respond well to IPL treatments. If the circular tip discoloration is red from blood vessels, light electrodessication may be an option as well. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There are different lasers for treatment of different colors; other type of laser (wavelenght) may correct this problem. You should consualt a place that has many types of lasers and have a consultation there. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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