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Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma Treatment • 30 min

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Book a Rhinophyma Consultation with Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan. During your consultation, every concern is discussed in detail and a personalised treatment plan is created for you.

Key Highlights

  • ✓Reduces enlarged, bulbous nasal skin/tissue from advanced rosacea
  • ✓Restores a more natural nasal contour
  • ✓Techniques include surgical shaving or laser resurfacing
  • ✓Usually a day-care procedure
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Thickened, bulbous nasal skin consistent with advanced rosacea (rhinophyma)
  • ✓Rosacea otherwise reasonably controlled medically where possible
  • ✓Good general health

Procedure Details

Performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with sedation for more extensive cases. Excess thickened tissue is precisely shaved down or vaporized (using a scalpel, electrosurgery, or laser) to reshape the nose while preserving enough skin to re-epithelialize naturally. Duration is typically 30-90 minutes depending on severity.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Day 1-7 The treated area weeps and forms a protective layer as it re-surfaces; regular dressing changes are needed.
  2. Week 2-3 New skin surface establishes; redness is still present.
  3. Month 1-3 Texture and color continue to refine and settle.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Temporary oozing and crusting during healing
  • !Infection
  • !Changes in skin texture or color at the treated area
  • !Recurrence of tissue thickening over time if rosacea is not managed

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Every consultation starts with listening to what you want to change and why, followed by an honest discussion of what this procedure can and can't achieve for your specific anatomy, with techniques adapted case-by-case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will rhinophyma come back after treatment?
Ongoing rosacea management helps reduce the chance of recurrence, though the underlying tendency to the condition remains.
How long until the skin looks normal?
Initial healing takes a couple of weeks, with skin texture and color continuing to refine over 1-3 months.
Is this covered as a medical rather than cosmetic procedure?
Because it addresses a genuine skin condition, this is often considered medically indicated - worth checking with your insurer.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Rhinophyma

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  • Reduces enlarged, bulbous nasal skin/tissue from advanced rosacea
  • Restores a more natural nasal contour
  • Techniques include surgical shaving or laser resurfacing
  • Usually a day-care procedure
Duration30 min
Price₹0.00