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Does pressing on the tip of the nose make it bigger?

Gregarious795616Sep 24, 2024
I know that pressing on the tip of the nose cannot change the bone and cartilage structure, but could I have enlarged the skin there by pressing on the tip of the nose? I had such a habit. Lately I have noticed that my nose is more swollen and thicker than before . Is this possible? If possible, is it permanent?

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