Does Pulling the Nose Make It Longer? (photo)

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My middle part of the nose is really short. I pull the part that is between your 2 nostrils and the attachment of lip to try to make it longer. Does it work? While I pull my nose, it does become longer, but will it become permanent?

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Because of the elasticity and recoil of the skin and soft tissue covering the nose, it is doubtful that repeatedly pulling on the columella (the bridge of skin between the nostrils) will create much meaningful or long-term change.  Structural grafting with rhinoplasty would be the best way to add length to the nose.

	 

	The video link below shows how rib grafts can be used to build length to the nose.  In most cases, rib cartilage is not needed (cartilage from the nose or ear can be used), but the video is still instructive in demonstrating the concepts of structural grafting.

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