Restore a Healthy Appearance to Your Nose
Rhinophyma treatments at Chernoff Plastic Surgery treat noses that have become red, enlarged, and bumpy because of overactive sebaceous glands in the nose.
Dr. Chernoff is an expert face and body cosmetic enhancement physician who has performed thousands of surgical aesthetic procedures for men and women in Santa Rosa and the surrounding communities for over 20 years.
What Is Rhinophyma?
Rhinophyma is a condition that creates a red, bulbous, and bumpy nose. Rhinophyma is caused by overactive oil-producing glands or sebaceous glands.
Rhinophyma has been associated with alcoholism and is sometimes referred to as an alcoholic’s nose. However, rhinophyma is not associated with alcoholism.
This condition is typically seen in individuals who have rosacea. If rosacea goes untreated, the nose becomes redder, swollen at the end, and appears bumpy. This swelling is because there is the formation of scar-like tissue and the sebaceous glands get bigger.
Although rosacea affects women more than men, rhinophyma mainly affects fair-skinned men aged 50 to 70 years. Rhinophyma can occur as a more severe stage of rosacea. However, some people do have rhinophyma without having rosacea.
Rhinophyma can cause depression in some patients. In certain cases, if rhinophyma is left untreated, the growth can become disfiguring.
Rhinophyma Treatment at Chernoff Plastic Surgery in Santa Rosa
Dr. Greg Chernoff is known for achieving natural-looking results. The goal with rhinophyma is to minimize the red, bumpy appearance and restore a subtle and natural-looking appearance to the nose.
In most cases, Dr. Chernoff uses a C02 Laser to remove the overgrowth of oil glands which removes the rhinophyma. The results are immediate and permanent. Patients who have been treated for rhinophyma are extremely happy with their results.*
In addition to removing the rhinophyma, Dr. Chernoff may also use a multi-modality laser treatment in the office to improve the appearance of broken facial capillaries which will improve the appearance of redness.
During your consultation, Dr. Chernoff will explain the procedures, recovery, and expected results. You can trust your rhinophyma treatment to Dr. Chernoff, a triple board-certified facial and reconstructive plastic surgeon. He is certified by The American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The American Board of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinophyma Treatment?
Patients who suffer from a red, bulbous, bumpy appearance of their nose caused by rhinophyma — or enlarged sweat and oil glands — are good candidates for rhinophyma treatment. Those patients who also suffer from nasal obstruction, enlarged nodular areas, potential cancerous signs, or mental and/or emotional stress from rhinophyma may also benefit from treatment.
During your consultation, Dr. Chernoff will provide all options for rhinophyma treatment. Dr. Chernoff explains the procedures, recovery, and expected results. Our staff will help you prepare for treatment.
Prior to any treatment or procedure, Dr. Chernoff or one of our trained and certified Health Care Providers determine if you are a candidate, review the risk and benefits, and provide all possible treatment alternatives.
Preparing for Rhinophyma Surgery
Prior to any surgical procedure, Dr. Chernoff recommends that all our patients read our “Patient Guide for Plastic Surgery”. The guide explains important points that all patients should think about as they are considering a procedure.
What Results Can You Expect After Your Rhinophyma Treatment?
Dr. Chernoff has treated numerous patients for rhinophyma and is known for achieving natural-looking results. The goal of rhinophyma treatment is to remove the rhinophyma by removing the overgrowth of oil glands as well as to improve the appearance of broken facial capillaries by minimizing redness in order to restore a healthy complexion to the nose.
The results are typically immediate and permanent. Many of our patients are thrilled with the compliments they receive on how natural-looking their results look.*
Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery patients who travel to our Santa Rosa office for their rhinophyma procedure can choose to stay in our Guest House after their procedure. Our staff will advise you with the details.
Why Dr. Greg Chernoff for Your Rhinophyma Treatment?
When considering cosmetic surgery, finding the right surgeon can mean the difference between great results and less-than-optimal results. Board certification, advanced training, and skills, along with years of experience are important factors to consider when selecting your facial cosmetic surgeon. You only have one face, and you want to be sure to select the “best” plastic surgeon for your procedure.
At Dr. Chernoff’s Facial Center of Excellence, you can be reassured that he has the appropriate surgical certifications, extensive knowledge, experience, surgical skill, and aesthetic vision. Dr. Chernoff is a renowned aesthetic surgeon and educator.
*Results may vary and are not guaranteed. Contact Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery to see if you are a candidate.
