The shape of your nose has a huge effect on the appearance of your face. A prominent or big nose can be considered a symbol of beauty and distinction. Cleopatra, the celebrated and iconic beauty, had a nose that was so long and wide that it is still spoken about today. However, some people consider a prominent nose to be an unattractive trait. If you dislike the shape of your nose, you might be tempted by home remedies and exercises that promise to narrow, streamline, and shorten it. Read on to learn what you can do to make your nose appear smaller.
Surgical methods
If you really don’t like the size and shape of your nose, the easiest way of making your nose look (and actually be) smaller is through surgery. If you’re considering a surgical procedure to reduce the size of your nose, you’ve probably heard of rhinoplasty. A plastic surgeon will meet with you to discuss the shape you want for your nose. And, when your surgeon removes cartilage and tissue to repair your nose, you’ll be placed under local anesthetic. However, surgery isn’t for everyone, and you can read on to find out more about non surgical methods.
Non surgical methods
You might also consider nonsurgical rhinoplasty. This is a treatment that involves injecting a temporary filler into the structure of your nose, such as Juvederm or Restylane. These fillers fill in bumps, indentations, and other asymmetries in your nose temporarily. However, these are temporary and may only last six months.
There are several internet theories about how to shrink your nose. According to certain blogs, constantly placing ice on your nose can cause it to shrink. It’s not going to happen. Some people believe that rubbing a paste of garlic extract, toothpaste, apple cider vinegar, ginger powder, or other anti-inflammatory ingredients onto a lump in their nose will help them get rid of it. This isn’t going to work either. Certain facial exercises and keeping certain expressions, according to others, will make the nose appear smaller. Your nose is made of cartilage, not muscle or fat, and collagen gives your face its form. You won’t notice a difference in the size of your nose whether you tone or strengthen those facial muscles.
It’s doubtful that using a completely untested home remedy to shrink your nose would actually work. However, there are makeup techniques, such as nose contouring, that you can use to make your nose look smaller. Many YouTube instructional videos cover nose contouring techniques:
- Outline your nose on both sides with a bronzer two shades darker than your skin tone.
- Trace the narrow outline of your nose with a matte highlighter to draw attention to it.
- To enhance the shadows and highlights of this effect, use a beauty blender. While it will take some time to master, many people are very satisfied with the outcome of this makeup technique.
As you can see, there are a handful of things you can do to improve the appearance of your nose if you’re unhappy with it, from surgical to non surgical options, you can feel more confident with your nose!
