Will Bulbous Nose After Pregnancy Return to Normal?

November 17, 2009
Asked By:Lilywoo in Wisconsin

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?

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August 6, 2016

Answer: Widening of the nose with pregnancy is not typically permanent.

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Answer: Widening of the nose with pregnancy is not typically permanent.

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Answer: Potentially after weight loss

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June 1, 2018

Answer: Widening nose...

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December 14, 2017

Answer: Change in nose from pregnancy

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Answer: Pregnancy can enhance bulbous nose appearance

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Answer: Wide bulbous nose from pregnancy

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