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Is It Possible That With Age, My Nose Is Growing Larger?

kv870Nov 7, 2011
I'm a 24 year old female-- healthy and normal. But, I have been worried of late that my nose has gotten larger in the past few years. I was wondering if this is possible, or an issue of self image? Thank you.

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MD

Blowing your nose, rubbing your nose and other forms of nasal manipulation will have no impact upon the size and shape of your nose.  The changes that you describe in your nose following your cold are probably related to swelling from your upper respiratory infection.  Your nose should return t...

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No, it is not likely to go away on its own given the description of your bump and the timing and duration of its appearance. That said, you may not require an invasive revision rhinoplasty to fix it either. You'll want to see a plastic surgeon to fully assess the nature of your bump and options...

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The irregularity you describe in your nose 4 months after your closed rhinoplasty may or may not be secondary to the mucosa or nasal lining. It would be best if your surgeon examines you. Hopefully you're not going to do something about this so you can pick your nose.

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