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Treatment of rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a swelling of the connective tissue of the nose and sebaceous glands in the skin, forming in the areas of the nose, forehead and cheeks. Our clinic offers an effective way of solving this problem - radiosurgical treatment of rhinophyma.

Who is most likely to get rhinophyma?

Rhinophyma usually affects older men. The symptoms of the disease can be aggravated by heat and sun, spicy food, alcohol, vasodilator drugs, and active physical activity. Rhinophyma can also occur with chronic inflammatory skin disease - rosacea, also known as red acne.

The skin of the nose of patients with rhinophyma changes in size, shape and color - the skin of the nose thickens, becomes rough and porous, acquires a reddish-purple color, the nose becomes larger, its shape and aesthetic appearance are changed. When the nose is pinched, a slimy secretion containing fat, bacteria, and keratin cells is released from the hair follicles.

How is the rhinophyma treatment procedure performed?

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. During the operation, the doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery removes the protruding connective tissue in the areas of the back and wings of the nose and restores the aesthetic appearance of the nose. During the operation, excess tissue is removed by radiosurgery.

Postoperative care

Special care

After rhinophyma surgery, special polyurethane foam or hydrocolloid bandages are used, which must be tied every 2-3 days. Do not urinate the incisions while washing for a while. It is recommended to avoid active physical activity for at least a few months.

Healing and scarring

Wounds usually take 3-4 weeks to heal after surgery. After the operation, the scars should be protected from direct sunlight for at least 6 months, and you should not visit the solarium, in order for the scar to whiten, smooth out and remain as small as possible