I have a small lump on my nose and I hate it so much and it makes me just cry. There honestly is no hope for plastic surgery since I am under age. But what are my options. I just want a smooth tiny cute nose.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Bump on Nose
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Dear tatianaliiThanks for the question. As the nose is still growing up to around 17-18 years of age I advise my patients to have rhinoplasty surgery after this age. I wish you all the best.
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Nose picking with any object should be avoided because it is possible to damage your nose and expose yourself to pathogens, but nose picking should not make your nose appear bigger or make your nostrils appear wider unless an object is left inside your nose for an extended period of time. If you...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Don't know of any studies looking at nose size change with exercise, but this might be an illusion, as when you exercise you might lose water volume from your soft tissues in cheek, making your cheeks look narrower and subsequently your nose larger.