I have had 2 children in the past 3 years and my nose has become bigger and wider with each pregnancy. It has been now almost a year and a half after my last child was born and my nose has not yet returned to normal.It is still wider, more bulbous and now has a bifid tip. Is this common? Will my nose ever go back to normal or will I have to resort to Rhinoplasty?
Answer: Widening of the nose with pregnancy is not typically permanent. If your nose doesn't look the same 1 1/2 years after pregnancy, it probably won't change. We have seen women's noses widen during pregnancy (especially with female fetuses), but this typically subsides as your weight goes back to the pre-pregnancy state, and as you lose fluid retention that may be associated with pregnancy. I'm not sure why you nose is persistently wide. Your OB may be a good source of information. I hope this is helpful for you.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Widening of the nose with pregnancy is not typically permanent. If your nose doesn't look the same 1 1/2 years after pregnancy, it probably won't change. We have seen women's noses widen during pregnancy (especially with female fetuses), but this typically subsides as your weight goes back to the pre-pregnancy state, and as you lose fluid retention that may be associated with pregnancy. I'm not sure why you nose is persistently wide. Your OB may be a good source of information. I hope this is helpful for you.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Potentially after weight loss Weight gain during pregnancy and the hormones of pregnancy have significant effects on a woman's body, including changing the amount of fat in a woman's body as the weight fluctuates. If you have gained weight during your pregnancies or after, it is possible that it may have affected the amount of fat in your nasal tip as well, changing its shape or width a bit. I would first recommend that you reach whatever weight goal you may have after you are done having children, and then assess the nose. If it still looks different to you, then it would be worthwhile at that time to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss the possibilities. Good luck! -David Mattos, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Potentially after weight loss Weight gain during pregnancy and the hormones of pregnancy have significant effects on a woman's body, including changing the amount of fat in a woman's body as the weight fluctuates. If you have gained weight during your pregnancies or after, it is possible that it may have affected the amount of fat in your nasal tip as well, changing its shape or width a bit. I would first recommend that you reach whatever weight goal you may have after you are done having children, and then assess the nose. If it still looks different to you, then it would be worthwhile at that time to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss the possibilities. Good luck! -David Mattos, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 1, 2018
Answer: Widening nose... The nose can change over time with aging and hormonal alterations. The skin can get thicker and the ligaments holding things in place can weaken. Unfortunately it probably won't return to the way it was, but a well performed rhinoplasty can improve the appearance while keeping it natural at the same time.
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Answer: Widening nose... The nose can change over time with aging and hormonal alterations. The skin can get thicker and the ligaments holding things in place can weaken. Unfortunately it probably won't return to the way it was, but a well performed rhinoplasty can improve the appearance while keeping it natural at the same time.
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Change in nose from pregnancy It’s unusual for patients to experience changes in nasal shape following pregnancy. When these changes occur they’re usually always related to swelling. Under these circumstances the nose usually returns to its pre-pregnancy status as the swelling resolves. In someone who’s one and half years post-pregnancy these changes are probably permanent and correction will probably require rhinoplasty surgery. Your history is unusual and for this reason consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. There’s the possibility that your nasal changes aren’t related to your pregnancy and other potential causes should be investigated. Depending upon this evaluation your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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Answer: Change in nose from pregnancy It’s unusual for patients to experience changes in nasal shape following pregnancy. When these changes occur they’re usually always related to swelling. Under these circumstances the nose usually returns to its pre-pregnancy status as the swelling resolves. In someone who’s one and half years post-pregnancy these changes are probably permanent and correction will probably require rhinoplasty surgery. Your history is unusual and for this reason consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. There’s the possibility that your nasal changes aren’t related to your pregnancy and other potential causes should be investigated. Depending upon this evaluation your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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December 18, 2009
Answer: Pregnancy can enhance bulbous nose appearance This is a complication that can occur but infrequently, the enlarging of a nose post pregnancy. I first would like to see any photos of your face pre-pregnancy, then compare more recent photos. I bet you always had some widening and bulbousness initially. The pregnancies just enhanced the appearance. Your ONLY option is rhinoplasty. So go see 3 boarded Plastic surgeons. Regards
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Answer: Pregnancy can enhance bulbous nose appearance This is a complication that can occur but infrequently, the enlarging of a nose post pregnancy. I first would like to see any photos of your face pre-pregnancy, then compare more recent photos. I bet you always had some widening and bulbousness initially. The pregnancies just enhanced the appearance. Your ONLY option is rhinoplasty. So go see 3 boarded Plastic surgeons. Regards
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December 17, 2009
Answer: Wide bulbous nose from pregnancy Since it has been a year-and-a-half after your last pregnancy, your nose is probably in a permanent state at this point. The bulbousness and bifidity is unlikely to go away at this point and your nose will not return to its pre-pregnancy shape. A rhinoplasty would be your only solution to improve the aesthetics of your nose.
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Answer: Wide bulbous nose from pregnancy Since it has been a year-and-a-half after your last pregnancy, your nose is probably in a permanent state at this point. The bulbousness and bifidity is unlikely to go away at this point and your nose will not return to its pre-pregnancy shape. A rhinoplasty would be your only solution to improve the aesthetics of your nose.
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