I had a rhinoplasty 13 years ago. Nose swelling after pregnancy

Question

I had a rhinoplasty in 2010. I just had a baby 11 weeks ago. When I was pregnant my nose was so swollen! I did not really notice until I look back at photos now. I have noticed that the tip of my nose still looks larger and it’s uneven now. Could this still be swelling from pregnancy? I was under the assumption that would go away in the first few weeks. if I visit my surgeon, would he be able to somehow confirm this is swelling or has pregnancy changed my nose shape somehow?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Pregnancy would not be expected to change your nose. However your may have fluid retention. I would return to your surgeon and ask about taping the nose to bring down the swelling

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Many women will become very swollen in their noses and faces during pregnancy. In our experience, it can take a full year for somebody's nose to return to normal after there is facial swelling from pregnancy. Wishing you well with the babe, and thanks for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question if rhinoplasty operations are not performed correctly, they can be deformed in the long term, so revision operation is recommended, if you can provide photos , from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. 
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Our bodies go throgh major changes during pregnancy. Increasing estrogen levels during pregnancy causes dilation in vessels which causes blood flow. Therefore, swelling on the nose is very common during the pregnancy and it may take a while for it to subside. Best of luck to you.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

A lot of women gain weight with pregnancy, and this can have a pretty significant impact on how the face and nose appearSome women also develop in demand during and immediately after pregnancy. It is unlikely pregnancy is going to fundamentally change the appearance of your nose.I suggest you focus your efforts and recovery from your pregnancy and taking care of your new child.When the time is right, you can go in and get an assessment for your nose, if you would like.Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD

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I had a rhinoplasty 13 years ago. Nose swelling after pregnancy

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