Changing Nose Tip by Manipulating the Cartilage by Hand?

February 10, 2010
Asked By:thehawk in St. Louis

In other words, when I became self-conscious about my nose, I began using my fingers to manipulate it and try to shape it the way I would like it and it caused my nose to be more hawk-like in appearance at the end.

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October 6, 2018

Answer: Chronic pulling of your nasal tip downward may lead to premature droopiness...

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 6, 2018

Answer: Chronic pulling of your nasal tip downward may lead to premature droopiness...

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2010

Answer: Don't blame yourself. You can't change cartilage this way.

David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2010

Answer: Don't blame yourself. You can't change cartilage this way.

David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 26, 2016

Answer: Should not hurt

February 26, 2016

Answer: Should not hurt

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