Rhinophyma, also known as bulbous nose, is a severe form of rosacea. A skin alteration localised on the nose with the following symptoms:
The treatment of choice at IML is ablative CO2 laser.
CO2 laser delivers a light that removes a great deal of the skin thickness, following the deep dermis to assure total skin recovery to its normal state.
It is a safe procedure performed under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The patient should follow a simple skin care routine in the first week after treatment.
Before and after rhinophyma treatment
Do you have any further questions about rhinophyma removal? Request a free informative consultation now with one of our medical experts from the IML Dermatology Unit.