When I massage and apply pressure to the tip of my nose i can shorten it but its only temporary?

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The tip of my nose is too long and I can shorten it using pressure and when i do it looks a lot better. The problem is its only temporary and returns to its original shape after a few minutes. Is there a way to make it permanent? If i keep doing it overtime will it eventually change shape permanently? I dont want rhinoplasty so i'm trying alternative methods.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose that is severe, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you could see what to expect after surgery. Sometimes people are candidates for permanent non-surgical nose job treatments as well. Consider re-asking your question with photographs for a more descriptive answer. Thanks a lot. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Jeffrey Watson, MD · Answer

To shorten the nose, only a surgical rhinoplasty will work. Non surgical techniques can only add not shorten, unfortunately, 
 I hope
that helps!
Jeffrey Watson,
MD
Rhinoplasty
Specialist
Graduate, Harvard Medical School

Lisa Friederich, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Without pictures it is hard to answer your question. There are many factors that can make your nose appear too long - some of them are optical illusions affected by the takeoff point of your nose, projection and rotation of the tip. Rhinoplasty assessment is an art and best done in person- but the next best thing would be to ask a friend to take some pictures-  straight on, 3/4 views, side views and one from below. This would give us a better idea of your nose and how it sits within your face.
Be aware that mobile phones and close up selfies will distort your nose and make it look bigger.
In general, a nonsurgical rhinoplasty can augment or disguise, it cannot reduce.  Injection of filler in the nose should only be done by an experienced injector who knows their anatomy - intravascular injection of filler can result in blindness.

Dr Lisa

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