Why has my nose grown back to be big again after my nose job 15 yrs ago?

Lewislucy,While this may come off as strange to you, noses continue to grow throughout a person's lifetime. Therefore, your nose has most likely formed more cartilage and the bone may have also grown. If you are very unhappy with it, you should consult your doctor in order to see what form of action you can take to improve the situation. Best of luck,Dr. Ali Sajjadian

Noses grow with the pass of years, specially in patients with sebaceous skin. Additionaly aging produces tip ptosis or droopy tip, likely to be treated with a tip graft.Regards

Noses keep growing. It affects all of us. After surgery to the nose the body may add more tissue to the area as part of the normal healing response. In the same way that a bone fracture heals in other parts of the body, the bones of the nose also get stronger over time. The cartilage also heals with scar tissue inside the nose. All this can make the nose bigger over time. The good news is that the body can also re-model, which means it may dissolve away any swelling with time. 

In addition to normal nasal growth you should be aware that there are medical conditions such as rhinophyma that cause an enlarging of the nose.  It is best to see your plastic surgeon to determine the correct diagnosis and best treatment plan.

Noses grow throughout our adult lives, so it is not unusual for a nose (operated or not) to look bigger 15 years later.  Consult your surgeon and ask for their advice. Best,

Thank your for the question.  A before and after photo would be helpful to compare what has happened over the last 15 years.  It is possible that you have something called rhinophyma which is a thickening of the skin.  If this is the case, the nose can grow as the rhinophyma progresses.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta