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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Skin Procedures

Rhinophyma

Reshaping a nose thickened by rhinophyma, the end stage of rosacea, back to a normal outline.

  • Office or operating room
  • Local with sedation, or general
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Desk work in 2 to 3 weeks
Rhinophyma at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What rhinophyma treats

Nose Shape & Breathing

Nose Shape & Breathing

Rhinophyma surgery reshapes the thickened skin of the nose back to a normal outline; the bone and cartilage beneath are not changed.

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Also considered for this concern: Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation.

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The shapes people ask about, and what makes each one. A hump, The tip, Width and asymmetry, Breathing.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first week

What is normal

Most patients wear a dressing on the nose that is changed regularly. The surface is raw and weeping at first, then crusts and heals over two to three weeks. Swelling settles as that happens, and the healed skin stays pink for several months.

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Weeks two to six

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in two to three weeks, once the surface has healed over. Keep the dressing regime exactly as instructed, no sun on the nose until the pinkness has settled, which can be months, and no picking at the healing surface.

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The result

How long it lasts

Long-lasting. The reshaped nose keeps its outline for years, and controlling the rosacea beneath it with the right skincare and medical care keeps the thickening from slowly returning.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

The procedure is performed by Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed. He has been a consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre since 2004.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else in the room. In his own words: "I will not do a surgery on you if you do not need it."

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What patients say

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

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I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Rhinophyma, start to finish

What rhinophyma involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Rhinophyma treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Rhinophyma questions,
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The cost depends on the extent of the thickening and the method used, so it is quoted at the consultation rather than before it. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically one to two hours, and you go home the same day.

Local anesthetic with sedation for a limited reshaping, or a general anesthetic for a more extensive one. The setting follows from that, and Dr. Tumi confirms both with you at the consultation.

The surface heals over two to three weeks with regular dressings, and most people are back at desk work then. The healed skin stays pink for several months before it settles to a normal colour.

The nose is sore and tender in the first week, more like a graze than a cut, and ordinary pain relief covers it for most patients. Pain that is getting worse is not expected, and it is the reason to call.

There is no line, because nothing is cut and sewn: the surface heals from below like a graze. It is typically pink for some months and settles to a normal colour and texture. ---

Long-lasting. The outline holds for years, and keeping the rosacea beneath it under control keeps the thickening from returning.

Surgery suits a nose that has already thickened. In an established rhinophyma the skin has coarsened and lost its outline, and reshaping restores it. Rosacea that is red without thickening is treated medically and with skin treatments instead. Concerns about the bone or cartilage underneath belong to rhinoplasty.

Dr. Kamal Tumi performs it. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed.