Can Squeezing Nose to Make It Smaller Do Permanent Damage?

Hi,

It sounds like you have given a great deal of thought to your nose and rhinoplasty.  To change the appearance of your nose you should consult with rhinoplasty surgeons.  Do not attempt to treat your nose yourself.  Your nose should recover from the trauma that you inflicted with the hair clip.

If cost is a problem, you can call university teaching hospitals or look into Care Credit.  Make sure to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully, much more so than your chose your hair clip.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

 Compressive nasal devices that claim to alter the appearance of your nose do not work for achieving a permanent change in your nasal appearance.  In that regard, it is unlikely that manipulating your nose for two consecutive days caused any permanent damage - likely just temporary swelling. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph 

Squeezing the nose in an attempt to make it smaller is not recommended. This could cause injury to the external or internal structure of the nose.
There are several different ways to change the nose shape, with both surgical and non-surgical options available. These are not things to try at home. See a rhinoplasty expert such as a facial plastic surgeon to see what options are available.
All the best,

Hi there many thanks for you questions. It's very unlikely you have done any permanent damage to your nose as a result of this however I would strongly recommend not trying to do anything like this at home especially using household utensils! If you have any major issues with your nose shape please do consult an aesthetic expert to discuss your options. 

You probably irritated the skin and bruised the tissues underneath.  More than likely no damage was done but using the huggie or a clothespin will not make the cartilages change shape.  Your ear is made up of cartilage as well.  Try holding the top of your nose down a few minutes, when you let go, it will go back to where you started.  I would visit a plastic surgeon and get a realistic idea of what can be done to your nose and how much it will cost so you can start to save for the nose you want.  I hope that helps!

Hi, Thanks for the question! The nose huggie typically does not cause any damage and unfortunately it does not really work. If you are dissatisfied with your nose or ability to breathe the best thing is to see a plastic surgeon who can discuss your options.

Dear anon,
Thank you for your question. 
Please do not worry, squeezing your nose will not lead to any permanent damage. Your nasal cartilage and bone do not change anymore at this age.
That said, given you are still young, I would not recommend you consider any surgical or non surgical options to your nose at this point.
Accept yourself for who you are. Love yourself. You deserve more. Have a blessed weekend!
Dr Daniel Chang, MD

External pressure or squeezing of the nose will not result in permanent changes to the shape of your nose.  At age 18, the cartilage and bones that make up the nose are not malleable so cannot be molded. Surgery is the only way to change the structure and shape of the nose. Fillers can "camouflage" or enhance certain areas of the nose for temporary fix.  Do not worry that you caused damage, this is highly unlikely.  If you broke or fractured anything at the time of squeezing, you would have felt pain or immediately noted a change. Hope this helps!

Hi, and thank you so much for your query. I am so sorry that you are feeling self-conscious about your appearance, and I understand that you may feel you are willing to try anything to change it. I would urge you to stop using devices that promise to reduce your nose size, as this definitely will not be the outcome. The fact that your nose looks a little larger is probably down to swelling, but this will reduce within a short time. Please do speak to someone about how you feel, and do not rush into anything. Wishing you all the best.

We do not recommend the use of a nose clip to alter the shape of your nose. After one day, it is not possible for there to be permanent damage to the area. Remain calm, and do not worry about this. You may want to consider rhinoplasty. In our office we also offer a non surgical option, where we inject the nose with facial filler in order to improve the shape. I recommend you have a consultation with a board certified surgeon to discuss the best treatment option for you. Thank you for your question. Good luck and take care.