Rhinophyma operation
Summary of surgery
TIME
1 - 2 h
ANESTHESIA
Local or sedation
HOSPITALIZATION
Ambulatory
RECOVERY
1 week
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WHAT IS RHINOPHYMA SURGERY?
Rhinophyma is a disease that affects the skin of the nose as a consequence of the obstruction of the sebaceous glands, resulting in a progressive thickening of the nasal skin with redness and cyst formation.
Predisposing factors: Severe rosacea, solar involvement, stress, infections and alcohol consumption.
It appears more frequently in men between 50-70 years of age and is a chronic disease that cannot be cured if left untreated.
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Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.
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PATIENT PROFILE
People with nasal enlargement, redness and cysts, probably due to severe rosacea.
Surgery can be performed at any age, but severe rhinophyma is more frequent after the age of 50.
SURGERY PROCEDURE
This operation consists of surgically decorticating (removing) all the affected skin with an electroscalpel and leaving an occlusive dressing (gauze) with regenerative cream.
This healing will remain for the first 2 weeks and then will be changed depending on the healing process.
DURATION OF THE OPERATION
- 1.5 hours of operation
PROTOCOL
Preoperative
- Evaluation of the area to determine the extent of surgery and the type of technique required.
- Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
- CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status
Anesthesia
- It is usually performed under sedation anesthesia supplemented with local anesthesia in the area of the incisions.
Hospitalization
- Ambulatory, no overnight stay in the hospital
Postoperative
- We do not leave points
- Bandage on the surgical site for 1-2 weeks afterwards
- The patient must attend the first week every 2-3 days to control the wound and apply regenerative cream, then he/she will do it at home according to medical indications.
- Medication if required
- Mandatory revisions after a few days, weeks and months, depending on requirements
Convalescence
- One week of rest from light activities
- Two weeks without gaining weight
- Physical exercise can be resumed 3 weeks after surgery and gradually; one month after surgery in the case of high-exertion sports.
RESULTS
- Reduction of nasal size by treatment of hypertrophic skin.
- Regeneration of all the skin in the nasal area.
- Profile enhancement
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
- Medium operation
LEVEL OF RISK
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- Risk of the operation medium
- Risks inherent to surgery: visible scarring, alterations in the nasal ala area, irregularities.
- Risks of any operation: hemorrhage, infection, impaired healing
BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS
Frequently asked questions about nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
When will I see a definitive result after a Rhinoplasty?
At what age can I have a Rhinoplasty?
Can nose deviation and shortness of breath be corrected in the same surgery?
What type of anesthesia is used in Rhinoplasty?
Should I stay in the hospital after a Rhinoplasty?
Do I have to wear a cast or splint after rhinoplasty?
What tests do I need before performing a Rhinoplasty?
How long does the procedure take and what is it like?
The operation takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. Aesthetic rhinoplasty consists of modifying the shape of the nose through small incisions or openings made inside the nose, or at the base of it in such a way that there is no external scar or it is practically imperceptible.
When will I be able to return to work?
Does it hurt a lot?
There is a legend that rhinoplasty, both ultrasonic and conventional, is very painful, but this is not true. It hurts almost nothing. Only if you touch it is sore, otherwise you do not need to take any painkillers.
