Can someone please explain why nose exercises do not work? Why is it better for me to get surgery please?

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Recently I’ve seen videos and read articles that promote nose exercises by pulling, pinching, blowing the nose, and even rubbing the nasal bridge to lift the tip up. All of these things claim to guarantee a slimmer and sharper nose. However, can someone please explain why and if this is even at all possible? ,why is it just better for me to get a rhinoplasty if these exercises claim to do the same thing? Will my nose get bigger from doing the exercises?

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Unfortunately, despite what you might find online, nose manipulation exercises and massages do NOT change the shape of the nose or tip! The only effect you might see is creation of a horizontal crease above your tip if you frequently rub your nose or push the tip up (due to the skin folding- similar to how your forehead develops wrinkles as you age). To address the size or shape of the nose, you would need surgery to adjust the underlying structural framework.

Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (especially tip)!

This truly is a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, there are no nasal exercises that I am aware of that would permanently change the appearance of somebody's nose. Additionally, frequent manipulation of the nasal tip by pulling a downward can lead to dislocation of the ligaments between the nasal bridge and the nasal tip. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Exercises to change the size and shape of the nose: there is no way to change the size and shape of the nose, or elevate the tip by simply rubbing, squeezing, touching ,or massaging it in any way. The only ways to change the size and shape of the nose is to do it surgically, which is called a rhinoplasty. Small change can  temporary  be made with fillers, which have their inherent risks.

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