Efficacy and safety of non-fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for the treatment of rhinophyma - a retrospective cohort and questionnaires-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Phymatous rosacea is a chronic and disfiguring subtype of rosacea, mainly affecting the nose and leading to the development of rhinophyma. This condition manifests with erythema, enlarged pores and increased sebum secretion, progressing to textural alterations and nasal hypertrophy. Ablative CO₂ laser resurfacing has emerged as a preferred approach, offering hemostatic control and favorable cosmetic outcomes. This case series presents our treatment experience with a non-fractional ablative CO₂ laser resurfacing under local anesthesia for severe rhinophyma patients.

Methods

A Retrospective case series of patients with severe rhinophyma treated with an ablative CO₂ laser between December 2010 and March 2020 in our laser unit. Post-proce

SUBMITTER: Noyman Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12146221 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature