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CO2 Laser for Sebaceous Nose?

asked 2 years ago by Bama Hayseed in Birmingham
Latest answer by Ross A. Clevens, MD
Question viewed 935 times
Tags: nose, oily skin

Thank you for your reply about my sebaceous bulbous nose. Possibly Rhinophyma?

However, my nose is not distorted (yet); it only seems to have a growing bulb, which is extremely oily (within minutes of washing). Can this still be considered Rhinophyma? Could it be sebaceous hyperplasia or something else? Incidently, last year a plastic surgeon took approximately 2 minutes touching my nose and said the problem was not in my cartilage, but in the flesh. So, in lieu of the fact that the oil bothers be more than the size, is there anything that can solve both? Still wire loop cautery and CO2 laser?

2 answers to CO2 Laser for Sebaceous Nose?

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Successful treatment for Rhinophyma

To better understand rhinophyma, it is important to first become familiar with rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic disease that affects the skin. Rosacea is characterized by redness, pimples, and, in advanced stages, thickened skin. When rosacea reaches this advanced stage, rhinophyma may develop. Rhinophyma is characterized by an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose resulting from the enlargement of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands beneath the surface of the skin on the nose. Rhinophyma occurs... more
Ross A. Clevens, MD

Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
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If not Rhinophyma, several options including Accutane

Sebaceoius hyperplasia can be treated with the medication Accutane which inhibits the production of oil and the growth of sebaceous glands. If the problem is far advanced CO2 laser alone might also help. Loop cautery is only required for Rhinophyma. I recommend that you consult a board certified dermatologist who is very experienced treating acne, as he/she will be familiar with Accutane use.
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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