RHINOPHYMA

A 73-years-old patient came to our Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery office for consultation regarding growth on his nose. He noticed that in the past 3-4 years tip of the nose first and then sides of the nose are slowly growing “bumpy, ugly looking flesh”. He was concerned whether that was something malignant (cancerous) and how it can be treated.

This clinical picture is typical of rhynophyma, a benign growth of the nose skin glands that happen infrequently in male patients of this age. Surgical correction of this condition includes removal of the growth by shaving of redundant tissue with a surgical blade (similar to peeling a potato).

Surgery was performed in local anesthesia in our Ft. Lauderdale plastic surgery center. Nose skin heals after surgical treatment in approximately 2-3 weeks.  Patient is shown before rhinophyma surgery (left) and 6 months after excision of rhinophyma (right)

Patient is shown with rhinophyma (benign growth of nose skin glands) before nose surgery (left) and 6 months after rhinophyma excision (right).

Notice significant difference in size and appearance of the nose.

Liam Smith

I am a lifelong Fort Lauderdale local with deep roots in South Florida and a genuine understanding of the communities, lifestyles, and expectations that shape this area. Having lived and worked here for decades, I bring firsthand knowledge of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, coastal living, seasonal trends, and the aesthetic priorities common among residents and visitors alike.

As the content writer for Dr. Zoran Potparic, I specialise in creating clear, accurate, and patient focused blog content that reflects both local insight and medical credibility. I work closely with the plastic surgery field to ensure every article is grounded in trusted medical information, current best practices, and real patient concerns. My writing prioritises education over hype, helping readers understand procedures, recovery timelines, safety considerations, and realistic outcomes.