During adolescence, the face (and nose) undergoes significant growth. Both the cartilage and boney structures of the nose grow during this time period. The nose typically reaches its final size by the time people finish puberty. In males this can range from age 15 to 18. In females, the age range may... more
Will I grow into this nose?
I'm a 17-year-old with a long, wide nose and small mouth. My nose is straight when I'm not smiling, but when I smile, the nostrils are pulled up and my nose almost touches my lip, and no longer looks straight. The tip of my nose has so much cartilidge that I can actually press up and bend back. Will I grow into this nose (I doubt it) or will I need a surgery?
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