Coblation of rhinophyma.

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.