If diagnosed with rhinophyma at early 30s for instance. In your experience, in order to keep the disease at bay (nothing beyond mild symptoms). How often would that person need to have surgery to correct their nose throughout their lives? And are their any further risks to having multiple rhinophyma surgery? I've tried doing research on this but I fear there isn't much data considering MOST people seem to get this disease later in their lives.
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Darryl J. Hodgkinson, MD, FACS, FRCSC (retired) says:
Your photographs do demonstrate some of the problems you have Noted is the hooked nose and bulbous tip but also the over projection and nostril asymmetry.Interesting the history of orthodontics which have perhaps accentuated the problems.Predictability of a final result is imprecise depending ...
Thanks for the question. I typically ask patients to eat a diet rich in protein, limit their alcohol intake, and abstain from smoking during the peri-operative period. As part of their procedure, I provide a vitamin and supplement “pack” which includes arnica and bromelain to reduce sw...
Good question. You should be okay going in the sun a month and a half after your surgery. I always recommend wearing sunscreen when you are out in the sun. Having said that, most surgeons have different protocols for post-operative care and it is always best to ask your surgeon if you...
