Can Massage Improve the Shape of the Nose?

Rhinoplasty surgery consists of a series of delicate maneuvers designed to alter the appearance of the nose. These often consist of fine structural sutures and placement of cartilage grafts. Manipulation of the nose will have no significant impact upon the appearance of the nose. In addition, manipulation of the nose can result in disruption of these structures and displacement of cartilage grafts. For this reason, we generally avoid nasal massage following rhinoplasty. 

Massage will not improve the shape of your nose. One needs to have operative intervention to improve the shape 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!

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.

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.