35 year old woman who gave birth 2.5 years ago. My nose widened and changed shape during pregnancy, and it has not returned to its normal state. What procedure would repair my nose to the shape it was before pregnancy and what has caused it to remain wider and more bell shaped? Thanks !
Answer: Pregnancy Nose Changes There are many changes with pregnancy. Ligamentous laxity can affect stability of all weight-bearing joints from the pelvis and even in the nose. Many of these changes appear to be mediated by the hormone relaxin. Some smooth muscle may also be changed by progesterone (temporarily or permanently). The best option to change the nose in my opinion would be a rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Pregnancy Nose Changes There are many changes with pregnancy. Ligamentous laxity can affect stability of all weight-bearing joints from the pelvis and even in the nose. Many of these changes appear to be mediated by the hormone relaxin. Some smooth muscle may also be changed by progesterone (temporarily or permanently). The best option to change the nose in my opinion would be a rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Post-pregnancy nose changes Hi! Thanks for your question and photos. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can lead to increased blood flow and fluid retention, which may cause the nose to appear wider or more swollen. In some cases, these changes do not fully resolve postpartum, potentially due to persistent soft tissue changes or alterations in the nasal cartilage and skin. Rhinoplasty can address changes in nasal width and shape, allowing for the reshaping of cartilage and soft tissues to restore the previous appearance. I recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. During this consultation, the surgeon can assess the structural changes in your nose and discuss the potential procedures that could best restore its previous shape. Best of Luck!
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Post-pregnancy nose changes Hi! Thanks for your question and photos. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can lead to increased blood flow and fluid retention, which may cause the nose to appear wider or more swollen. In some cases, these changes do not fully resolve postpartum, potentially due to persistent soft tissue changes or alterations in the nasal cartilage and skin. Rhinoplasty can address changes in nasal width and shape, allowing for the reshaping of cartilage and soft tissues to restore the previous appearance. I recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. During this consultation, the surgeon can assess the structural changes in your nose and discuss the potential procedures that could best restore its previous shape. Best of Luck!
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination.
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination.
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January 30, 2025
Answer: Nose change in pregnancy The hormones of pregnancy can make the skin of the nose lax and hence change the shape to a wider tip and nostrils. This can be corrected with alarplasty and tip-plasty. Both are easy in office procedures that can be done under local anesthesia.
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January 30, 2025
Answer: Nose change in pregnancy The hormones of pregnancy can make the skin of the nose lax and hence change the shape to a wider tip and nostrils. This can be corrected with alarplasty and tip-plasty. Both are easy in office procedures that can be done under local anesthesia.
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