Cartilage Perforation in Rhinophyma Treated with Diode Laser A Disastrous Complication

Abstract

Rhinophyma is a slowly progressive, disfiguring, inflammatory disorder of nose, which represents the end stage of acne rosacea. Various modalities of treatments like dermabrasion, surgical excision, cryotherapy, electrocautery and lasers. Each modality has some limitations and advantages. Lasers are known for precise excision layer by layer and good aesthetic outcome. However, we present a patient of Rhinophyma treated with diode lasers with an unusual complication of lower lateral cartilage perforation. Level of Evidence: Level V, A report of rare complication. Keywords: Rhinophyma, Diode laser, Cartilage perforation, Complication, Laser.