Laser Nose Skin Treatment
With its centered position on the face and its slightly different skin texture and collagen composition, the nose can sometimes present irregularities that detract from an overall smooth and even facial appearance. There are now laser treatment options to correct nose skin issues. Does this Spark an idea?
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Objective
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Laser treatment is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that's ultimately designed to deliver younger-looking, smoother and more even-toned skin by correcting color and texture irregularities.
Uses
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Laser treatment reduces the appearance of broken capillaries, spider veins, excessive redness caused by rosacea or eczema, acne scars and brown spots caused by sun damage. Laser treatments can also correct the visible red and blue blood vessels that accumulate around and in front of the nostrils.
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How It Works
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Handheld or overhead devices emit lasers, which use energy, heat and/or light, to the target skin area. The beams precisely target the affected cells, creating "controllable wounds" to stimulate regrowth of new, healthy cells.
Types
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There are several types of lasers used to treat various conditions. The basic categories are ablative lasers, which work by using thermal (heat) energy to burn the surface skin tissue, and nonablative lasers, which penetrate the surface of the skin without burning or damaging the surrounding tissue.
Side Effects and Complications
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Side effects and complications vary in intensity based on the type of laser treatment performed, but may include bruising, swelling, blistering and scabbing of the treated area, which subsides as the skin heals. More serious complications include hypopigmentation (white skin patches), infection and scarring.
Benefits
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Laser treatment can effectively correct irregularities and deliver smoother, more even skin on and around the nose without an invasive surgical procedure. Sessions are between 15 and 60 minutes, and there's no downtime after treatment, so patients can immediately resume normal activities.
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