How long does electrosurgery take to work for rhinophyma?

Rhinophyma involves thickened, irregular nasal skin. Electrosurgery can reduce selected tissue with heat, but the nose may look swollen, red, crusted, or uneven during repair. The early appearance should not be used to judge the final contour, and extensive changes may need staged treatment.

Follow dressing and cleansing instructions closely. Do not scratch or remove crusts, squeeze the nose, or apply unapproved products. Avoid heat, rubbing, and direct sun while the skin is vulnerable. Keep scheduled reviews so the clinician can check healing and nasal contour.

Report increasing pain, spreading redness, foul drainage, fever, or bleeding that continues despite gentle pressure. Seek urgent assessment if swelling affects breathing. A new rapidly changing area or worsening thickening also merits review rather than assuming it is routine healing.

Ask how much tissue is planned for treatment, whether more than one visit may be considered, how nasal airflow will be protected, and which signs should trigger an earlier review.