What are the benefits of subcision and fillers as compared to laser and chemical peels to treat enlarged pores? (photo)

Hi,From the photo, you appear to have mild acne scars rather than open pores. Fractional CO2 laser should work. Effectiveness may be enhanced with more aggressive treatment parameters albeit at the expense of perhaps more unwanted side-effects such as PIH. Alternatives to consider are Fractional microneedle RF and fractional picosecond laser. It is best you discuss with your preferred aesthetic doctor your expectations and ability to accept downtime for him/her to help devise an individualized treatment plan for you. Hope this helps!

Hi,Atrophic scars on the tip of the nose (from acne or chicken pox) is most challenging to treat due to the median location and convex surface of the nose which exacerbates the cosmetic appearance of the scar. The highly sebaceous nature of the nose makes filler and subcision non-ideal. In my opinion, Fractional CO2 laser therefore offers the best benefit:risk ratio of the 3 treatment modalities. Hope this helps!