I heard that applying pressure to nose can change its shape, make it straighter or slimmer. Is it true? Can it be dangerous, cause some irreversible damages or even make nose more crooked? I think it's stupid but ofcourse I tried pressing my nose few times (stupid human nature) and now I'm afraid that it is even worse.
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Does Pushing/Pinching/Pressing Nose Change Its Shape? Only Rhinoplasty Can Change a Nose's Shape
It is not uncommon to have some residual dissatisfaction after a closed reduction. That is because it was not broken where a plastic surgeon would for a rhinoplasty. Whether you could just have rasping or need the nose broken would require an examination by a plastic surgeon, or your ENT. Not...
Hello Brian,
Your situation is not totally unusual. The angle between your nose and the lip on profile is a bit generous. Plus, the columella -- that vertical column separating the right and left nostril -- does not hang down much, which makes the bottom of your nose look flat, making...
An inverted V deformity occurs when there is a discrepancy in the nasal bone width versus the width of the upper lateral cartilages, typically where the upper lateral cartilages collapse inward too much after a hump reduction. It is best treated with spreader grafts to stent the upper lateral...