How does rhinoplasty relate to rhinophyma?

Stuart A. Linder, MD

Plastic Surgery

Patients with rhinophyma often have thickened glandular noses. These patients may undergo rhinoplasty to reduce the large size of the nares. Dermabrasion of the skin may also be useful to decrease the glandular hypertrophy.

UCLA Health

Rhinoplasty is a common type of plastic surgery used to change the appearance and improve the functioning of the nose. Sometimes rhinoplasty is used to address rhinophyma, the enlargement and reddening of the nose that may occur as a result of advanced rosacea. The surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis, under general or local anesthesia.

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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