My Nose Keeps Growing at the Age of 30. Will a Nose Job Make It Stop?

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I'm very upset with what's happening to my nose. It continues to grow and its very noticable. The tip is bulbous. I think its a hormone problem but all of my levels are normal. I wanted to know if I can get a nose job to stop the growth somehow. I don't know what to do. Please help me

John Philip Connors III, MD · Answer

Your perception of nasal growth may be a medical condition know as "Rhinophyma"...it is not a tumor as others have alluded to in the thread, but rather an overgrowth of normal glandular tissue, sebaceous glands, which are in abundance at the lower 2/3 of your nose skin. See a Dermatologists or a Plastic Surgeon for treatment. Laser and/or scalpel reduction works well but may need to be repeated.

	Hope this helps....send a picture in as well and this may help us with the diagnosis.

	Dr. C

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You should first have this evaluated by a dermatologist or ENT MD to rule out the possiblity of a tumor or rhinophyma condition.

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

In all likelihood the nose itself is not growing. More likely is that the skin overlying the nose may be changing. There is also a small but real layer of fat in the tip of the nose. With weight gain and loss, subtle but noticeable changes in nasal tip volume may be seen. Finally, dermatologic conditions, like Rosacea, can cause changes to the the skin which alter nasal appearance.

	While Rhinoplasty may help to resculpt the undelrying cartilage, if a skin problem is present, you may not see the results you desire. Probably is best to have a consultation with a nasal surgery specialist and get an opinion before thinking about a fix.

	Best of luck

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Balt,

	Other than when Pinochhio was not telling the truth, I have never heard of a nose that continues to grow at age 30.  Certainly a rhinoplasty can result in a smaller nose, but you will have to take the responsibility of not fibbing.  Good luck and be well.  Happy Thanksgiving.

	Dr. P

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The rhinoplasty will not arrest any cartilaginous growth. The rhinoplasty will adjust and refine nasal tip cartilages and reduce the bulbosity. There are many different techniques available including removal of a portion of the tip cartilages, suturing techniques, and grafts when needed.

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