Fractional Ablative Erbium: YAG Laser Resurfacing of Rhinophyma | ||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||
| Article 53, Volume 87, March, March 2019, Pages 429-434 PDF (448.81 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.52378 | ||
| Author | ||
| MAI A. OSMAN, M.D. | ||
| Dermatology Unit, The Department of Medical Applications of Lasers, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (N.I.L.E.S), Cairo University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: Management of rhinophyma can be chal-lenging. There are numerous approaches for treating rhino-phyma. Fractional laser resurfacing has been recently proposed as a treatment modality for rhinophyma. Aim of Study: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fractional ablative 2,940-nm erbium: YAG laser in the treatment of rhinophyma. Patients and Methods: Eight patients with mild to moderate rhinophyma received 4 successive monthly treatments with a fractional 2,940-nm erbium: YAG laser. Clinical assessment scores and patient satisfaction surveys were obtained at 3- month follow-up. The final assessment took place at 6 months to detect recurrence. Results: Cosmetic results were evaluated as excellent or very good in 75% of patients. Patient satisfaction scores paralleled the physician assessment scores. All of the patients tolerated the procedure well with healing time at 2-5 days. None of the patients had post-operative complications. One patient experienced recurrence. Conclusion: Fractional ablative erbium: YAG laser is an efficient treatment alternative for patients with mild to moderate rhinophyma who are unable or unwilling to endure the pro-longed post-operative recovery and the high incidence of adverse effects associated with ablative lasers and surgical procedures. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Rhinophyma; Fractional erbium: YAG laser; Acne rosacea | ||
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