A man who was living with what has been described as a 'penis on his nose' has had it removed thanks to a chance meeting with a surgeon.
Conrado Estrada, from New York, developed a condition called rhinophyma which had left him with thick and dimpled skin at the tip of his nose.
He had been trying to find a solution for years before he bumped into Dr Thomas Romo who works as the director of facial plastic reconstructive surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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As well as the appearance of his nose causing issues, Mr Estrada also struggled with breathing problems, speaking, eating and his smile couldn't be seen.
Mr Estrada, who works as a painter and construction labourer, turned up to Dr Romo's home with a paint crew around five months ago which was when they first met.
Speaking to the New York Post, Dr Romo explained: "This was a bad one," before going on to compare it to 'a penis on his nose', adding: "It was a smoldering infection... and it would have just kept going.”
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After seeing the problem, he pulled the worker to one side to speak to him as he said: "I don't mind telling people what I think."
Mr Estrada, who was told the only solution would be surgery, revealed how he feels about Dr Romo, telling the publication: "I believe God sent an angel to take care of me - and that's how I see Dr Romo."
Talking about how other people reacted when they saw him, Mr Estrada said: "They would stare at me. Children would ask their mothers what happened to me - and I would get around it by using a face mask all the time.”
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He went on to add: "I had spent six years seeing doctors and skin specialists and nothing would get better."
Remembering his meeting with Romo, Mr Estrada explained: "He saw me, and he gave me a hug. He said, ‘I’m going to help you'."
Some days after they met, and a few forms signed, Mr Estrada was on the operating table having the surgery.
It's now been four weeks since the operation and Dr Romo said: "You’d think he won an Olympic gold medal," referring to his pictures, he added: "[His] chest is out, face’s out, he’s a smiley guy. I feel great for him!”
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