Can nose swelling for 4 months cause permanent changes?

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I haven't had nose surgery, but due to rosacea/flushing on my nose, I have had swelling/edema of the nose for 4-5 months. Now, when the swelling subsides a bit, my nose looks bigger / more droopy at the tip. Is it possible that a few months of nose swelling can: a) cause fibrosis in my nose which makes it permanently bigger b) make my nose permanently more droopy from the swelling pulling it down Or is it unlikely that the swelling has caused permanent changes?

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible if there is chronic swelling, even a low-grade infection such as rosacea, that can result in an overgrowth of the glands of the skin which due to the abundance in the nose – and especially in the tip –it can create a bigger shape and droopy tip. In very excessive cases this can cause a condition called Rhinophyma.

For this reason, it's good to see a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist to get proper treatment.

For this reason, it's good to see a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist to get proper treatment.

Can nose swelling for 4 months cause permanent changes?

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