Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study
Rhinophyma, a severe manifestation of rosacea, predominantly affects Caucasian males aged 50–70 and is characterized by thickening and enlargement of the nasal skin. The condition can seriously both impact cosmetic appearance and obstruct nasal breathing. While its appearance is distinct, conditions...
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| description | Rhinophyma, a severe manifestation of rosacea, predominantly affects Caucasian males aged 50–70 and is characterized by thickening and enlargement of the nasal skin. The condition can seriously both impact cosmetic appearance and obstruct nasal breathing. While its appearance is distinct, conditions such as basal cell carcinoma can mimic it, complicating diagnosis. Treatment options for rhinophyma range from medical therapies to surgical interventions, with CO2 laser resurfacing emerging as the gold standard due to its precision and minimal blood loss. This retrospective case series evaluates the long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of CO2 laser treatment in 11 male patients treated between 2015 and 2023 at the Karolinska University Hospital. The results revealed sustained positive outcomes, with 92% of patients reporting high satisfaction and 55% experiencing improved nasal airflow post-procedure. Despite some instances of hypopigmentation and scarring, no major side effects were reported. The study supports CO2 laser treatment as a safe and effective option for moderate to major rhinophyma in Caucasian male patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I–III. The importance of considering skin type, where extra caution must be employed when treating skin types IV–VI, should be emphasized as the treatment
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| spelling | doaj-art-d50bf9b9b10044ac8a8e2c3edca5034a2025-01-03T08:46:03ZengMedical Journals SwedenActa Dermato-Venereologica0001-55551651-20572025-01-0110510.2340/actadv.v105.41335Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre StudyBerta Olafsdottir0William Jebril1Philip Curman2Etty Bachar-Wikström3Jakob D. Wikström4Dermatology and Venereology Division, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenDermatology and Venereology Division, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dermato-Venereology Clinic, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, SwedenDermatology and Venereology Division, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dermato-Venereology Clinic, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Nordiska kliniken, Stockholm, Sweden, SwedenDermatology and Venereology Division, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenDermatology and Venereology Division, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dermato-Venereology Clinic, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Nordiska kliniken, Stockholm, Sweden, SwedenRhinophyma, a severe manifestation of rosacea, predominantly affects Caucasian males aged 50–70 and is characterized by thickening and enlargement of the nasal skin. The condition can seriously both impact cosmetic appearance and obstruct nasal breathing. While its appearance is distinct, conditions such as basal cell carcinoma can mimic it, complicating diagnosis. Treatment options for rhinophyma range from medical therapies to surgical interventions, with CO2 laser resurfacing emerging as the gold standard due to its precision and minimal blood loss. This retrospective case series evaluates the long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of CO2 laser treatment in 11 male patients treated between 2015 and 2023 at the Karolinska University Hospital. The results revealed sustained positive outcomes, with 92% of patients reporting high satisfaction and 55% experiencing improved nasal airflow post-procedure. Despite some instances of hypopigmentation and scarring, no major side effects were reported. The study supports CO2 laser treatment as a safe and effective option for moderate to major rhinophyma in Caucasian male patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I–III. The importance of considering skin type, where extra caution must be employed when treating skin types IV–VI, should be emphasized as the treatment https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/41335rosacearhinophymalaser surgerycarbon dioxide laser |
| spellingShingle | Berta Olafsdottir William Jebril Philip Curman Etty Bachar-Wikström Jakob D. Wikström Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study Acta Dermato-Venereologica rosacea rhinophyma laser surgery carbon dioxide laser |
| title | Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study |
| title_full | Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study |
| title_fullStr | Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study |
| title_short | Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study |
| title_sort | long term satisfaction with co2 laser treatment for moderate to major rhinophyma a single centre study |
| topic | rosacea rhinophyma laser surgery carbon dioxide laser |
| url | https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/41335 |
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