Can pressing on my nose bump make it BIGGER?

August 27, 2014
Asked By:prombom18 in Boston, MA

I HATE the bridge of my nose so much. I can't afford surgery at the moment so please don't recommend that. I've been doing nose exercises and pressing down HARD on the bridge of my nose. Now I think (but I'm not sure if I'm just imagining it) that my nose has gotten even bigger and bumpier. Also, could I have deviated my septum from doing this? i can't breathe thru my right nostril anymore..... I know it sounds crazy and im depressed, I see a huge bump in pics, but I live in boston

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August 31, 2014

Answer: Changing nasal bump by pushing on it.

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August 30, 2014

Answer: Stop pushing

August 30, 2014

Answer: Stop pushing

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