Red Nose

I'm 18 and my nose is just red. They're not scars and they're not pimples but I do have some mild acne on my face and a ton of acne on my back, shoulders and chest. I'm seeing a dermatologist and she tells me the only thing I can do to get rid of the redness is to have surgery. I think she said laser. I can't remember when the redness developed but i've had it for years now. It's only my nose and no where else. I am using some cream and antibiotics for the acne that my dermatologist prescribed. Can anyone tell me what I can do to get rid of the redness or is surgery my only option?