How to make your nose smaller?

The nose in the human body serves as the main gate to the respiratory system. Hence, it becomes an integral part when you breathe every moment of your life. From one individual to another, the only thing that changes in the nose is the size. A few may have a smaller nose, while a few may have a larger one. Also, some people may want to intentionally change their nose size in order to look better or improve their facial aesthetics. If you’re one of them, this is for you. In this article, we’ll educate you on how to make your nose smaller, the different methods that alter your nose size, and their results in reality. 

 

Is there a natural remedy to reduce the size of your nose?

Before checking out nose surgeries for size reduction, patients will first think of natural remedies that are non-surgical or non-invasive. Unfortunately, until now, there has been no scientific evidence or proof that a natural remedy reduces your nose size. When you google natural ways to make your nose smaller, this is what you get—ice cubes, toothpaste, apple cider vinegar, makeup, nose exercises, etc.

1. Ice cubes: Of course, keeping ice on your nose may seem like making it smaller, provided the nose is already swollen due to an injury or trauma. Otherwise, when your nose is in normal condition, keeping an ice cube will not anatomically reduce its size.  There is no evidence for ice altering a human’s nasal cartilage.

2. Toothpaste or apple cider vinegar: This is a case similar to ice cubes, wherein these items can only reduce the swelling in the nose.

3. Nose exercises: Some people claim that specific nose exercises or facial expressions can alter the size of your nose. This might look like the easiest natural remedy, but the hard truth is that it cannot make your nose smaller.

4. Makeup: Wearing makeup can highlight the contours of your nose and may make it look like a smaller nose. Again, this is completely artificial, temporary, and does not permanently change your nose’s size.  

Now that there are no effective natural remedies, let’s check upon nose reshaping surgery!

 

Will a nose job reduce the size of your nose?

A nose job alters the shape or contours of your nose surgically and under suitable medical conditions. There are two major types of nose jobs—functional and non-functional. When it comes to altering your nose’s size without interfering with its function, it falls under non-functional or aesthetic rhinoplasty. It is further classified into non-surgical and surgical methods. 

 

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1. The non-surgical method: Liquid Rhinoplasty

Also referred to as filler rhinoplasty, this is a non-surgical or non-invasive nose job that uses dermal fillers to alter the contours of your nose, not the exact size of your nose. After this procedure, your nose may appear smaller but not in anatomical terms. Thus, the best solution is always rhinoplasty surgery.

2. The surgical method: Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that alters the size of your nose by making minor adjustments to your nose cartilage. You can apparently see the results on your nose after the surgery. Important of all, the results are permanent. This aesthetic rhinoplasty can be performed in two different ways.

1. Closed rhinoplasty: The incision is done inside the nose. Hence, you can expect no visible scarring. The procedure is less invasive and causes minimal discomfort.

2. Open rhinoplasty: The incision is made in the columella (outer layer) of the nose. Hence, scarring is unavoidable. Still, the scar may diminish during the recovery. 

 

Undoubtedly, both of these types are an effective and permanent solution to your problem of reducing the size of your nose.    

 

Are these procedures necessary? 

Firstly, every one of us needs to understand that the size of the nose does not matter until it functions properly. However, we also need to know that the nose turns out to be the focal point of the face. And plays a major role in determining the facial balance in terms of aesthetics. So, if you feel that your facial balance is not right and want to make your nose smaller, choose rhinoplasty procedures. After all, it's your perception and choice to make yourself look great. 

 

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