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Coblation of rhinophyma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 April 2011

M Timms ,
A Roper  and
C Patrick
M Timms
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Blackburn Infirmary, UK
A Roper*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Blackburn Infirmary, UK
C Patrick
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Blackburn Infirmary, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Ms Alexandra Roper, Westlands, 119 New Hall Lane, Heaton, Bolton BL1 5HQ, UK E-mail: alexandra.roper@btinternet.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Rhinophyma is a disfiguring hypertrophy of the skin of the tip of the nose.

Objective:

To assess the new technique of coblation of rhinophyma.

Study design:

Case series of six patients.

Results:

All patients had a good cosmetic result. Comparison with existing techniques showed advantages due to the lower tissue temperature involved.

Conclusion:

Coblation of rhinophyma is an effective treatment with few side effects.

Keywords

External NoseRhinophymaCoblation
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 7 , July 2011 , pp. 724 - 728
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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