Will Bulbous Nose After Pregnancy Return to Normal?

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.

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.

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. 

 Since it is not, the best option for you is to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to evaluate your nose and to discuss the options you have to correct this.

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