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Can Massage Improve the Shape of the Nose?

asked 1 year ago by anon7154
Latest answer by Andrew Pichler, MD
Question viewed 1,531 times
Tags: massage, shape

I have done nose job two times. My nose is upturned and my nostrils are big.Can i improve the shape with massage

18 answers to Can Massage Improve the Shape of the Nose?

Massage to Improve Nasal Shape

Massage will not improve the nasal shape - thhis must be accomplished during surgery. Although I don't agree, some surgeons believe this will decrease swelling. Unfortunately, if your not satsfied you will need to have a revision.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Massage after rhinoplasty

You dont state how far out are you from the last surgerey. In general, gentle pressure right after the surgery may influence minor change in the bony structure. It will not alter the shape of your nostrils or the upturned nose. You need to wait one year from your last surgery then reevaluate with an experienced revision surgeon.

Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

facedr.com

Can I massage my nose into the shape I want?

In the early postoperative period gentle pressure, not massage, can sometimes provide minor changes to the nose, particularly the nasal bony skeleton as it heals. However once the nose has healed, there is nothig that wiill appreciably alter the nasal appearance. Occasionally I will use small amounts of a steroid to alter the shape but unfortunately this will require a revision if it is a significant issue. Good luck

Gregory Branham, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Massage after rhinoplasty

Dear Aron, Massage after rhinoplasty may help with swelling during the early post operative period, but unlikely to help with shape change months or years after surgery. The only time massage may help with nose shape is during early infancy when the cartilage is still very immature and the mother's estrogen is still present with in the baby's system. k. Jacob Cohen-Kashi, New York Plastic Surgeon

Kambiz Jacob Cohen-Kashi, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Massage of nose

Massaging the nose may help with swelling but it will not help with the shape of the nose. You certainly should avoid pushing too much on the nose for the first several weeks after surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty and Massage

I think that after two rhinoplasties, that it is unlikely that massage will make a difference. Early on, some gentle massage may help desensitize the area but I doubt it will change the shape of your nose.

Jeff Scott, MD
Everett Plastic Surgeon

Can Massage Improve the Shape of the Nose?

Only 2 out of 11 posters recommend nasal massage to change shape. In my opinion only aid of massage is to eliminate edema not shape shifting. If still unhappy you need to find an expert rhinoplasty surgeon. From MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Massage of the nose

Dear Anon, Don't waste your time. Massage will do nothing for your nose and may even be harmful. Best of luck!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Massage after rhinoplasty

I personally am a firm believer in massage and taping after rhinoplasty. This can help to lessen the recurrence of a bump as in taping and also to encourage a straighter profile with massaging. It may help some with a tip that is pulled up too much especially if done shortly after surgery to help encourage some dropping of the tip. However, the results are often subtle and only help with small problem areas. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Massage to change shape after rhinoplasty

Massage if not going to have an impact on the shape of your nose after rhinoplasty. It can be helpful to soften the tip and reduce swelling in the bridge but will not alter the shape, especially after the first two weeks. For the nasal shortening and large nostril only a consultation with a plastic surgeon will do. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Massage after rhinoplasty

Hi, Massaging the nose after rhinoplasty can help with the initial edema (swelling). After 3 to 4 weeks massaging will be less useful. Again it will help with the initial swelling but not the shape. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Nose shape changes

Nasal shape contouring with message is very effective for management of the nasal dorsum as it is healing following dorsal hump reduction or correction of crooked nasal deviations. Messaging is good for the first month following surgery. I don't believe that messaging is going to help with your concerns.

Arian Mowlavi, MD
Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon

Can nasal massage improve the shape of the nose after second rhinoplasty.?

Nasal massage can help in reducing some of the swelling but can not help in changing the nasal shape. In order to lengthen a foreshorten nose and reduce the nostril size you'll require tertiary rhinoplasty.

Erel Laufer, M.D.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Massage won't change the shape of the nose.

Massage won't change the shape of the nose. You would be wasting your time. See an experienced surgeon if you are unhappy with the shape.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Massage won't help your nose

I find that massage is useful during the healing phase and overall can help the nose look better if performed regularly. However, massage will not change your nostril size or shape, and can only minimally help an upturned nose. Andrew Campbell M.D. Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Andrew Campbell, MD
Milwaukee Facial Plastic Surgeon

Massaging will not cause structural changes in a nose that has undergone 2 rhinoplasties

You have undergone 2 rhinoplasties and probably have a considerable amount of scar tissue in addition to the deformties that you noted. Massaging will not have an effect on this. You would need to see a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon skilled in addressing secondary rhinoplasties. These can often be quite challenging to treat and have precise and predictable results.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Massage after rhinoplasty

The healing time after revision rhinoplasty is longer than for regular rhinoplasty, as scar tissue has already developed. There is a natural progression for this "shrinking" to take place, and there is no really any proven therapy that can speed this process, including massage. I am not a fan on injectables on the nose as they may further damage your skin. From your description, it sounds like you need an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to correct your concerns... more

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

houstonfaces.com

Massage will not correct abnormalities from a rhinoplasty.

Massage of an operated area is perhaps one of the most overrated therapies encountered. Massage releases histamine and increases swelling. It will not correct an anatomical problem after nose surgery. Only surgical correction or injectables can accomplish this.