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Severe phymatous rosacea of the nose, cheeks, and chin treated with hydrosurgery
Julie M Bittar1, Stephen J Kovach2, Chérie M Ditre3
1Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
Abstract:
Phymatous rosacea is a rare and severe form of rosacea that manifests as disfiguring soft-tissue hypertrophy and sebaceous gland hyperplasia and fibrosis. Most cases are surgically treated; surgical modalities vary, however, ranging from cryosurgery to conventional excision, and consensus guidelines for surgical management do not exist. The Versajet II Hydrosurgery System (Smith-Nephew) is a high-pressure, pulsatile lavage system. We present the case of a 75-year-old man with severe phymatous rosacea of the nose, cheeks, and chin who was successfully treated with the Versajet II Hydrosurgery System, yielding excellent contouring.
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