Why does my nose live Its own life, looks bigger somedays and smaller other days? (Photo)

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My nose is just changing shape each day, sometimes my tip is more pointy, sometime Its more round, sometimes my nose just gets bigger. I took pictures of all forms on my nose. I really need help, my nose i effecting my mood each day.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hi there. Thank you for your question. Did you undergo any kind of nasal surgery? Swelling can take a year to subside. If you did not undergo surgery, factors such as anatomy, infection, medications, and tissue structure may affect nose shape.
 
To determine the cause or to explore your options in altering your nasal shape, I recommend consulting with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty. They can assess your medical history and recommend options for nasal reshaping.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photo the swelling can be affected by anything. If you consume more salty foods your nose will be swell that day much. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

William C. Harris, MD · Answer

Hi,
This is a great question and there's a lot of different answers for small changes to the nose. I don't know your history, but any type of fillers in the nose can (not always) cause changes over time secondary to swelling, migration, or just resorption. If you've never had fillers, then day-to-day changes can result from salt intake, allergies, inflammation, or really anything that causes swelling to the soft tissues and skin in the area. Long-term changes to the nose occur secondary to an increase or decrease in sebaceous glands as well as gravity, which draws the nasal tip down over time and can accentuate a subtle dorsal hump to a more noticeable one in some cases. A rhinoplasty (nose job) can help make some of the changes more predictable, but many will just occur over time unless the underlying causes are treated. I hope this helps in answering your question. Best, Dr. H

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