Can squeezing your nose cause the shape of your nose to change?

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I’ve been squeezing at the pores on my nose around once a week for a while now. I was wondering if it can change the shape of your nose, causing it to become larger? I’m afraid with my hard and constant squeezing, it would change the shape/direction of my nose. I’m also worried it could cause blood build up underneath which would result in it being permanently swollen? Please let me know, thank you.

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

The short answer is "probably not"! However, like most things, it depends on the degree of trauma and frequency. I would imagine that if each episode of squeezing resulted in some degree of swelling, you could theoretically develop persistent swelling which could get fibrosed.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos

i would recommend operation using the latest Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®: 
In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can lead to contour irregularities, etc. if not used in the proper manner. Recently, a technology that uses sound waves has been developed to contour nasal bones in a precise and far less traumatic way when compared to traditional techniques. Ultrasonic, or Piezo, Rhinoplasty is now the most advanced technology available for minimally traumatic nasal bone reshaping and hump removal during Rhinoplasty. There will be hardly any bruising and swelling which will make the recovery period a lot easier for the patient.

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Simply squeezing the pores of your nose should not cause a permanent change in size. You may experience some swelling, however once you stop the swelling should eventually resolve.

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