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How much does rhinophyma treatment cost?

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The extent of nasal thickening and growth greatly variy in rhinophyma and the cost of treatment will depend on which modalities will be most effective to return the nose to a more natural, esthetically pleasing appearance.


What are the risks with rhinopyma?

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Rhinophyma treatment is safe, but, as with any procedure, there is a possibility of infection, scarring, less than optimal correction, need to retreat. There may be anesthetic risks depending on the type of anesthesia used.


What is post procedure care for rhinophyma?

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Lubrication is needed over the area where new skin begins to grow. After the new skin forms, camouflage make-up can be worn to conceal the redness of the healing area. Any pain or discomfort can easily be controlled with oral medications.


What is the recovery time for rhinophyma treatment?

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Recovery after rhinophyma treatment varies with the procedure performed. It can take several weeks to re-epethialise (new skin growth) the treated area but regular social and work activity can be resumed earlier with the help of cover-up make-up.


How do you treat rhinophyma?

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Rhinophyma is treated by surgical methods to pare down the excess thickened growth on the nose. This can be accomplished dermabrasion, laser treatment, electrocautery to remove excess tissue, shape the nose and smooth surface. Frequently, multiple procedures are used. IPL (intense pulse light) technology is used to decrease redness.


What is rhinophyma?

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Rhinophyma is a large, rudy-colored thickened nose with prominent pores. Dilation of superficial blood vessels, fibrous thickening of the nose, oil gland (sebaceous glands) prominence and redness of the nose all increase gradually. It is associated with rosacea and it is more common in men.