Is It Possible to Change Shape of Your Nose Through Constant Picking?

November 16, 2012
Asked By:Babigirl83 in London, GB

I became obsessed with making sure my nose was clean and found myself always picking it as I hated the feeling of something in my nose. It got so bad that at times i was convinced there was boogers that i could feel but couldnt reach so i would really dig quite deep. This happened over a couple of years and I have now noticed a significant change in the shape of my nose, it is wide, my nostrils are now visible and quite large and the tip is very large. Has picking my nose caused this? Pls help

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Answer: Manipulating the nose may change its shape!

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November 18, 2012

Answer: Constant aggravation to the nose may affect it's shape

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November 18, 2012

Answer: Constant aggravation to the nose may affect it's shape

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November 19, 2012

Answer: Picking your nose is a bad idea.

November 19, 2012

Answer: Picking your nose is a bad idea.