9 months ago
Hi Barbara,
You should treat rhinophyma with CO2 ablative laser. I have not been impressed by the results of Fraxel re:store or re:pair on rhinophyma.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Erbium Yag or Fraxel for Rhinophyma?
Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Erbium Yag or Fraxel for Rhinophyma?
I'm beginning to show signs of Rhinophyma. There are a few nodules on one side of nose and some thickening on tip of nose which I absolutely hate. Which of these two lasers, Erbium Yag or Fraxel, would improve my condition? These two seem, from what I have read, have less downtime than the CO2. Thank you for responding. I am on Tazorac and cream antiobiotic. It helps somewhat but my main concern is the thickening on end of nose.
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A: Fraxel and Erbium Laser For Rhinophyma
9 months ago
Ablative lasers work well for rhinophyma, as this is a proliferative condition of the sebaceous glands of the nose. In some cases, less invasive and simpler other modalities are used to treat rhinophyma such as CO2 laser, chemical peels, and surgery.
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