I am a female in early 50's and in the last 5 years the tip of my nose has started to become bulbous and troubled with pimples and excess oil. I was told by a rhinoplasty surgeon that it was a mild case of rhinophyma but- have since heard that a dermatologist may be the better way to go, as they use laser to remove tissue from the nose and can get quite dramatic results this way. Should I see a dermatologist instead, who can help to address the root cause of the problem?
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Sorry you are having a tough time. It is a little unusual to have that much pain after a rhinoplasty. It is difficult to tell what is going on without seeing you. It could be that you are more sensitive than most... or it could be that there is more swelling and bruising than...
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®:
In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can lead ...
