Treatment of rhinophyma with the Versajet™ Hydrosurgery System and autologous cell suspension (ReCELL®): A case report

Successful Rhinophyma Treatment Utilizing the Versajet II Hydrosurgery System: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature

Rhinophyma, characterized by hypertrophy of sebaceous glands, often necessitates surgical intervention. This is the second case report of the off-label use of the Versajet II Hydrosurgery System (VJHS) (Smith & Nephew, London, UK) in the United States for the treatment of rhinophyma and the first systematic review of the literature, emphasizing its efficacy and safety for this indication. A surgical debulking and resurfacing was performed on a patient with rhinophyma. The patient underwent general anesthesia along with bilateral infraorbital blocks and local infiltration of lidocaine 1% with epinephrine. The VJHS was utilized for progressive debulking followed by debridement using sharp instruments until the desired nasal form and contour were achieved. Hemostasis was obtained through monopolar electrocautery and topical hemostatic agents. The patient exhibited excellent nasal shape and healing following VJHS debulking and without perioperative complications, suggesting both the effectiveness and safety of the VJHS in rhinophyma treatment. A literature review was conducted using the PubMed Central database. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, employing inclusion and exclusion criteria, were utilized to narrow down results to include original studies discussing rhinophyma surgical debridement with the VJHS. Six articles were included in the review for results analysis. This case report aligns with findings from international literature, emphasizing the versatility of the VJHS in rhinophyma treatment. Notably, this report marks the second documented off-label use of the VJHS in the United States for rhinophyma. The success of this case reinforces the potential of the VJHS in treating rhinophyma. This innovative approach yielded promising outcomes in several international reports. Further research is warranted to establish a standardized protocol to validate the long-term benefits of this technology applied to rhinophyma patients.