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Which Co2 Laser is Best for Rhinophyma
asked 1 year ago by Laguna Niguel414 in Laguna Niguel, CA
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
Question viewed 343 times
Tags: nose, male
Which co2 laser between ultrapulse or fraxel is best for the treatment of rhinophyma?
2 answers to Which Co2 Laser is Best for Rhinophyma
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Rhinophyma treatment
Rhinophyma is currently thought to be a severe form of acne rosacea. There is bulbous enlargement of the nose with a ruddy complexion & numerous pits along the surface. The sebaceous glands of the nose increase in size & number with each surface pit being the mouth of a gland. Although the disease is benign superficial skin infections are characteristic with drainage of foul smelling material.
In the early stages accutane may help shrink the sebaceous glands but could...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Which CO2 Laser for Rhinophyma: It Doesn't Matter
Rhinophyma is a form or dramatic sebaceous gland overgrowth, leading to lobulated growths on the nasal dorsum and tip (ie WC Fields). There are a number of ways to address this problem surgically, which can include excision and cautery, cautery loop, Dermabrasion, and CO2 laser. I personally prefer to use a combination of excision, cautery and Dermabrasion. Both the Ultrapulse and Fraxel are very good lasers; the Ultrapulse is a totally ablative CO2 laser and the Fraxel...
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