Can Squeezing Nose to Make It Smaller Do Permanent Damage?

asked 2 years ago by 9323anon in CA, USA
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
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Tags: nose huggies, squeeze

I cry every time i see my nose, what should i do?I'm just 18 year old. I looked at the nose huggie. I thought that if i squeeze my nose it will become smaller & sharper. i did it for 40 minuts but with a hair clip, because it's kind of like the nose huggie. I've noticed that my nose became bigger and wider. this is my 2nd day. Did I damage my nose? Is it gonna return back?

7 answers to Can Squeezing Nose to Make It Smaller Do Permanent Damage?

"Nose Huggy", Hair Clips, Old Fashioned Clothes Line Clips; All Not Good Alternatives to Rhinoplasty

Hi, It sounds like you have given a great deal of thought to your nose and rhinoplasty. To change the appearance of your nose you should consult with rhinoplasty surgeons. Do not attempt to treat your nose yourself. Your nose should recover from the trauma that you inflicted with the hair clip. If cost is a problem, you can call university teaching hospitals or look into Care Credit. Make sure to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully, much more so... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Squeezing a Nose to Decrease Size

Cease and desist!!!. As you have seen this maneuver will only irritate the skin and cause swelling. Your nose should return to the original size. If you have cut the skin see a physician for proper treatment.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Squeezing nose to make it smaller do permanent damage

Only surgery can help you make the nose smaller. Squeezing it only can decrease the thickness temporarily . See 3 boarded Plastic Surgeons in your area. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Squeezing nose to reshape.

It is highly unlikely that squeezing the nose will reshape it. Contrary to what your mom may say, you face will not "freeze" in that position. I suspect that you may have some swelling, and that things will return to normal. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

That's the last thing I would do

In all liklihood you didn't do any damage other than cause temporary bruising and swelling. Long term this can cause pproblems so please stop. Have you seen a plastic surgeon or discussed this problem with your parents if you are still their responsibility. They may not even know of your unhappiness with your nose. Go for a consultation to a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon to see what your options are before trying to squeeze your... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Squeezing a Nose WILL NOT MAKE IT SMALLER

Squeezing a nose will not make it smaller. All serious pressure on the nose would do is cause swelling (which may make it appear larger) or progressive deformity of the mid and lower nose cartilages which may even result in breathing issues. If you are unhappy with your nose, no not waste your money and effort on the hundreds of junk treatments out there. See a board certified Plastic surgeon (www.PlasticSurgery.org) and learn what can REALLY be done for you.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Get a life

A lot of people have wide fat tips -- at some point in your life, perhaps you will have it corrected. Clips and squeezing will do NOTHING other than cause more swelling and bruising and a fatter tip. Move on with your life.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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