Could squeezing the tip of your nose cause permanent damage?

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Ok, so a couple of days ago I I watched a YouTube video on how to get rid of a droopy nose by squeezing the tip of your nose where your alar cartilages meet and pushing up the putt on of your nose with your finger at the same time. but I think I did the exercise WAY to wrong. Because now that I squeeze the tip of my nose, It feels like they're cracking up and down sideways from eachother. Whenever I move the tip of my nose back and fourth sideways. And now the tip of my nose is more droopy :(

Steven H. Dayan, MD · Answer

Dear Codywilliam,
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to know without an in-person examination whether the squeezing exercises may have had a lasting negative impact on your nasal tip. Sometimes we do advise patients to do manual pressure and taping exercises after rhinoplasty to help effect small changes in the nose and particularly in localized areas of swelling. We recommend you seek further evaluation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who can perform a thorough evaluation and provide recommendations and treatment options to best address your goals.

Paul N. Afrooz, MD · Answer

It is not possible to say whether you damaged your nose without formally examining you.
It is unlikely that manipulation of your nose in the manner that you described can correct a droopy tip.  However, this is something that a well-performed rhinoplasty can address.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Squeezing the tip of the nose should not cause any permanent damage, but would not be helpful either. To help improve the shape of your nose, please consult a board certified cosmetic surgeon.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

It is pretty unlikely that you would damage your nose by squeezing or moving it around. It can cause some swelling just like if you were constantly squeezing any other skin on your body, but it shouldn't cause any actual damage. If you are interested in helping the droopy tip, you would need a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon in person. Best of luck

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There is always the possibility you damaged your nose.   There is no way to know for sure without an exam.  Make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

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