How to reduce your nose at home (tip, wings, hump, size): is it possible, exercises if your nose looks like a potato

Correcting the shape and even size of the nose is not only the prerogative of plastic surgery. It is believed that in the event of a non-critical situation, some measures can be taken without the involvement of official medicine. Naturally, it will not be possible to change the anatomical structure of the “prominent” part of the face, but it is quite possible to visually hide imperfections.

Is it possible to reduce the tip of the nose at home?

Without the help of surgeons, at home, it is possible to solve the problem of a too large tip of the nose - this is what cosmetologists say. But! We are talking about a long process, doing certain exercises and no guarantee. It is believed that regular, competent exercise on the facial muscles automatically leads to strengthening of the skin, increasing its tone - the problematic part rises slightly and visually looks smaller.

The simplest exercise that needs to be performed daily to reduce the tip of the nose is the following:

stand up straight, pull your stomach in as much as possible - this is the initial exercise for any exercise aimed at correcting flaws in the structure of the “protruding” part of the face;
“take” the nose in your hands - this is done with the middle fingers, which are connected on the bridge of the nose;
Make a gentle upward movement with your fingers without jerking and hold at the highest point for 10 seconds.

This exercise serves to prevent the appearance of wrinkles in the middle part of the face, so it can be performed not only by those who have problems with the shape/size of the nose. Some otolaryngologists recommend doing such exercises 2 times a day in case of exacerbation of chronic ENT diseases (sinusitis, rhinitis, and so on).

While performing this exercise, you need to breathe calmly and slowly. After 2-3 sessions, the nose may swell a little - this is a normal reaction of the body, the appearance will be restored within 24 hours. If swelling does not go away, then you should stop exercising and seek medical help.

We recommend reading about rhinoplasty for nose reduction. You will learn about indications for surgery, surgical options, recovery period, and cost. And here is more information about a broken nose and its correction.

In what cases will a surgeon refuse surgery?

A plastic surgeon will refuse patients who:

there are pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
have stage II and III hypertension;
blood clotting is impaired;
under 18 years of age;
diagnosed with diabetes;
there is liver and kidney failure;
malignant neoplasms were discovered;
have mental illness.

These are so-called absolute contraindications. Age restrictions are associated with the formation of the facial skeleton, which continues until the age of 18. However, there are exceptions to this rule that are associated with injuries to the cartilage of the nasal wings. Rhinoplasty is not recommended for people over 40 years of age, as at this age the regenerative abilities of tissues decrease and the elasticity of the skin deteriorates.

There are also temporary contraindications, which are called relative. These include:

infectious diseases of any etiology;
suppuration in the area of surgical intervention (boils, etc.);
unhealed wounds on the wings of the nose;
dermatitis in the nostril area.

After healing and recovery, correction can be carried out. Surgery should be postponed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Rhinoplasty is often performed for aesthetic reasons, which can be objective. For example, when the nostrils have an ugly shape or disproportionate size. But often girls resort to it for subjective reasons, when the wings of the nose look harmonious, but to the patient they seem not beautiful enough and cause discomfort and an inferiority complex.

What exercises can you do

If there is a problem of not perceiving your own nose, and there is no opportunity to seek help from plastic surgeons (or this surgical method is absolutely not suitable), then you can perform various exercises. They were developed taking into account the anatomical features of the part of the face in question and can be performed individually or in combination.

If your nose is like a potato

Wide nostrils and a flattened tip do not add attractiveness and sophistication to the overall image. These problems can be solved and the width and volume of the “protruding” part of the face can be slightly adjusted by regularly performing the exercise in a clear sequence:

take a standard starting position (described above);
lift your nose with your index finger, resting on its tip (without applying force);
After the previous “step,” your mouth will open slightly, so you need to press your upper lip to your teeth and point it down as much as possible.

This exercise is performed daily, you need to do 30 - 40 repetitions per day . The main nuance: you need to open your mouth as wide as possible when exercising, because this is what ensures deep “working” of the muscles. Cosmetologists claim that such regular exercises can make the nose more “intelligent,” significantly rejuvenate it, and refresh its overall appearance.

If you need to reduce the size

An effective method for nose correction was independently developed by Carol Maggio. Gymnastic exercises make the problematic part of the face less prominent. Regular training of the depressor nasalis muscle increases its tone - the tip of the nose will definitely shorten and tighten.

What do we have to do:

take the starting position - stand straight, tense the muscles of the buttocks and pull in the stomach;
the fingers of one hand are placed on the bridge of the nose, applying slow but strong pressure - it is convenient to use the thumb and index finger;
the same fingers of the second hand, simultaneously with pressure, lift the tip of the nose, but slowly and without effort;
The little finger of the second hand rests lightly on the lower lip and lowers it down.

All actions are performed simultaneously, you need to perform 30 approaches or more daily, and each such approach lasts 1 minute. That is, all fingers occupy the specified position and hold it for the specified time.

Watch a video about nose correction using exercises:

How to correct the tip, wings, hump of the nose

If the tip of the nose is crooked, then a simple exercise will help correct it. To perform it, you need to take it with your fingers and pull/tilt in the opposite direction from the existing curvature. The exercise is performed at least 40 times a day; this number can be divided into several “approaches”, when each pull lasts 30 seconds. The starting position is standard, breathing is through the mouth, it should be deep and slow.

It is impossible to get rid of a hump without plastic surgery, but making it less pronounced is quite possible. To do this, do the following:

The thumb and index finger of one hand clasp the bridge of the nose;
apply pressure - gradual, but with increasing effort.

The result will be relaxation of the facial muscles, the lower lip will slightly protrude forward and down - this will be an indicator of the correctness of the exercise. At the moment of maximum pressure, you need to hold the movement for 20 seconds and slowly loosen the “grip”. Such alternations need to be done 40 times a day, but they can be divided into equal quantities.

At the moment of maximum pressure, you need to hold the movement for 20 seconds and slowly loosen the “grip”

The second exercise against the severity of the hump: the tip of the nose is squeezed with the index finger so that it rises up.
10 seconds of fixation in this position and subsequent relaxation should be alternated.

Ways to reduce your nose without surgery

Cosmetology offers a range of procedures to visually reduce the width and other parameters of the nose - injections of botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport, etc.), injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid, using lipolytics and threads.

The use of these methods is limited by the following contraindications:

general inflammatory diseases;
pregnancy and lactation;
myasthenia gravis;
hemophilia;
incomplete course of antibiotics;
oncology;
blood clotting disorder.

Botulinum therapy

If the nose is actively involved in facial expressions, that is, it moves during conversation, then it can be corrected with Botox, Dysport or Xeomin. The cosmetologist will ask you to say something or say a tongue twister, a poem, and will watch your profile. If the tip moves during a conversation, it can be relaxed and raised with botulinum toxin type A. The habit of moving the nostrils can also be eliminated, but not always. If when the patient takes a deep breath, the nostrils close tightly, then botulinum therapy cannot be performed. Botulinum toxin is injected into the base of the nose to block the muscles that pull the tip down when speaking. The effect will last for approximately 3-6 months.

Filler injections (“non-surgical rhinoplasty”)

Fillers are dense fillers injected under the skin. They allow you to correct minor imperfections - remove asymmetry, irregularities, depressions, hump, and defects that arose after surgery. You can narrow the nose or make its root wider, change the width of the back, adjust the contour, increase the convexity, modify the columella, raise the tip. Very often, clients turn to a cosmetologist to remove a small hump. To do this, fillers are injected above and below it, so the transition becomes smoother. Fillers allow you to make the back absolutely straight and remove curvature.

A large hump cannot be removed, because fillers add volume, thereby leveling out the height difference. Therefore, cosmetologists work only with small humps, filling the recesses nearby with fillers.

The result lasts for about a year. All fillers have high density and hyaluronic acid as the basis of the composition. They are used to remove small dips and curvatures. The drugs are administered through a needle or cannula with an atraumatic end. Injection - through the tip or along the back. To relieve pain, an anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure, but the session is still associated with unpleasant sensations. Due to the high sensitivity of this area, tears may flow during injections.

A technique similar in effectiveness and capabilities is lipofilling. However, the filler is not a drug based on hyaluronic acid, but the patient’s adipose tissue. It is taken from other areas - buttocks, abdomen, thighs, back - cleaned, centrifuged and injected into problem areas. The effect of the procedure lasts on average 2 years.

Use of lipolytics

Lipolitics are drugs that reduce the volume of subcutaneous fat, relieve swelling and remove excess intercellular fluid. Basically, this technique allows you to remove excessive massiveness, narrow the tip and make it less “fleshy”. The procedure consists of several stages, which are carried out at intervals of 7-10 days. The effect is quite long-lasting—from a year.

Thread technique

Threads are rarely used to correct this area, because the tightening looks unnatural. The threads allow you to slightly reduce the length, straighten the contour, raise the tip, and change the nasolabial angle to 110°. All this can rejuvenate the face and make it fresh. Threads can also widen the internal valve to restore nasal breathing. However, thread lifting in this area should be treated with caution, because there is a high risk of developing an inflammatory reaction.

Cosmetics for changing nose size

If you are not satisfied with the size of your nose, but the dissatisfaction is not critical, then you can use decorative cosmetics. With its help, camouflage makeup is applied, which visually solves the problem.

The main assistant will be foundation. You need to buy three different types of this product, of which one will be the optimal shade, the other two will be a tone lighter and darker. To get the desired result, you need to remember the following:

A light tone will make parts of the face more convex, voluminous and noticeable;
dark shades help make certain areas less “prominent” or completely invisible;
if you want to make your nose shorter or more miniature (suitable for those who have a potato-shaped nose), then dark foundation is applied with light strokes and a thin layer on the base (bridge of the nose), tip and wings;
if the nose is “potato”, but its length suits you, then a dark-colored cream is applied only to its nostrils (“wings”) and tip;
Only the eyes and lips need to be emphasized with foundation; all other parts of the face should be invisible, covered with the most natural tone possible.

Scheme of darkening areas of the nose depending on the shape.
A prerequisite for successful camouflage of the nose is the correct application of decorative cosmetics.
This should be done in a thin layer, carefully shaded, the border of the transition from dark to lighter tone should be “blurred” and invisible.

Visual correction of shape and size

With the help of proper skin care and makeup, you can correct everything that you consider to be flaws, from the shape of your eyes to your plump cheeks and even the shape of your nose. For this you will need: foundation, face correctors, highlighters, powders, blush, shadows.

Here are tips on how to make your nose smaller with makeup:

to visually reduce a wide nose, apply light shadows or corrector to the bridge of the nose, and paint the other part a tone darker;
to make the wings smaller, apply a dark tone to them;
to shorten, apply dark shadow to the tip;
To make your entire nose smaller, use a dark-colored foundation.

Just keep in mind: in order for everything to look harmonious, you need to carefully shade the boundaries of the transition of tones of the foundation.

Reducing the nose by adjusting the eyebrows and hairstyle

By correcting one part of the face, you can emphasize or, conversely, disguise another. For example, your nose will appear smaller if you grow thick eyebrows and tint them dark. They should be positioned well above the eyes to create an open look.

Hairstyle also plays an important role; you should not cut your hair short and straighten your hair perfectly. One of the universal haircuts is cascading; it will suit even the most imperfect face. Bangs also emphasize the length and width of the nose, so it is better to avoid them. If you can’t do without it, then make it oblique or torn.

Much depends on hair color. Light brown perfectly hides minor imperfections, completely neutralizing them. Brunettes and blondes need to have the right facial features, so before you lighten your hair at home, consider whether the new look will suit you.

Hairstyle and other tricks

Hairstyle and eyebrows are of great importance in the visual correction of the shape and size of the nose. Here's what experts recommend:

In case of any flaws (hump, wings that are too wide, crooked tip), it is forbidden to make the eyebrows too light or thin ("strings"). The optimal shape is curved and semicircular.
A nose that is too “protruding” can be visually made less noticeable with the help of voluminous hairstyles - curls, large curls, updos, backcombing.
Bangs - it is this part of the hairstyle that has a great influence on the perception of even the most problematic nose. An asymmetrical shape would be an ideal option, but straight, strict bangs are contraindicated.

Makeup artists say that you can distract attention from an imperfect nose by brightly coloring your hair - red, cherry, red curls will be a good solution to the problem.

We recommend reading about non-surgical rhinoplasty. You will learn about indications and contraindications for non-surgical rhinoplasty, technique and recovery period. And here is more information about hump rhinoplasty.

Cosmetologists say that the only way to radically change the shape and size of the nose is through plastic surgery. But you can always apply the indicated exercises and use decorative cosmetics, because surgical intervention can seriously affect both your appearance and your overall health.

How do you prepare for surgery?

Preparation for correction of the wings of the nose takes place in several stages.

Consultative appointment

Preparation begins with a consultation.
The surgeon examines the nose, gives recommendations, and listens to the patient’s wishes. He explains what type of surgery is indicated for a specific nose shape so that the result of rhinoplasty looks as harmonious as possible. The initial examination allows you to assess the condition of the nasal tissues, structural features, and determine the scope of the operation. You can visualize the result using 3D modeling. To do this, photographs are taken in 3 projections. It is worth considering that the final result may differ slightly, since the program does not take into account the body’s reaction.

After the results of the studies and tests are received, the doctor develops a correction plan.

The plastic surgeon refers the patient to other specialists for consultation: otolaryngologist, anesthesiologist, therapist. In some cases, consultation with a psychologist is necessary.

Analyzes and research

The patient must undergo a number of studies and tests:

clinical blood test;
blood for Rh factor group and biochemistry
fluorography;
blood test for prothrombin;
ECG with conclusion;
tests for RW (syphilis), hepatitis B, C, HIV;
radiography of the paranasal sinuses.

The surgeon and other specialists may order additional tests. Therefore, chronic diseases, pathologies, allergies, and bad habits cannot be hidden from doctors.

Restrictions before plastic surgery

For patients who decide to correct the wings of the nose, there are several restrictions:

a month before the intervention, do not sunbathe, avoid visiting the solarium;
deep peeling is prohibited for one month;
reduce alcohol consumption to a minimum two weeks before correction;
You need to stop taking blood thinning medications two weeks before.

The day before the correction, you need to eat a light meal, and on the day of the operation, eating and drinking are prohibited. There should be no jewelry or cosmetics on the face. Before the procedure, you need to wash your face well and take a warm shower.

Useful video

Watch the video about correcting the shape of the nose using makeup and hairstyle:

What problems will surgical correction of the wings of the nose solve?

The wings of the nose form two cartilages located symmetrically from the midline. On the outside they are covered with skin, in the cavity - with mucous membrane.

Changing their shape is much easier than other parts of the nose, since surgery does not affect the bone structures. Therefore, the recovery period is easier and faster. At the same time, such an operation can significantly change the appearance, make the face more pretty and beautiful.

Correction of the wings of the nose corrects almost all aesthetic problems and defects, which include several options:

excessive length of the wings, visually lengthening the nose;
overly wide nostrils, which make the nose with a narrow back somewhat “predatory”;
thick nostrils - give the nose a rustic appearance due to thickening of the skin and cartilage;
narrowed wings that look unnatural against the general background of the face;
asymmetrical wings - have different sizes and shapes;
Recessed nostrils, usually caused by trauma or excessive cartilage removal after multiple rhinoplasties.

The operation is performed as an independent intervention, but can be included in the rhinoplasty plan as one of the stages. For example, when reducing the length of the nose, correcting the tip or eliminating a hump. Usually this part of the nose is corrected at the last stage of rhinoplasty.

Price and value

The high price of a sheet mask does not guarantee excellent results. “I don’t think you should necessarily buy the most expensive mask. The opinion that it will work better is wrong. You just need to find what suits you,” says Arash Akhavan. Choose products with a large number of natural ingredients (no, we don’t suggest putting cucumbers on your face), and also make sure that the mask does not contain parabens or preservatives.

Today on the cosmetic market you can find fabric masks for any budget, although initially they were considered an exclusively premium product.

Soothing sheet mask with aloe vera Soothing Hydra Solution, Dr.Jart+; rejuvenating face mask for UFO/UFO MINI Manuka Honey, Foreo.

Rehabilitation period: advice from a plastic surgeon

With a simple correction, which is carried out on the wings of the nose, the period of primary rehabilitation ranges from 7 to 14 days. With a complex operation, it will take about three months to completely restore the appearance; if the bone tissue is not affected, then about a month. During this time, swelling around the nose persists.

During the rehabilitation period, I recommend following a number of simple rules:

You can only sleep on your back;
exclude physical activity;
It is forbidden to blow your nose for 14 days;
do not lift or carry heavy objects;
avoid colds, try not to get too cold;
avoid the sun for two months;
do not visit the solarium;
exclude the pool for two months;
Do not take hot baths or cold showers.

The recovery process can worsen traumatic situations and stress. Therefore, it is necessary to try not to create and avoid such situations.

Irregular nose

The root causes of the irregular shape of the olfactory organ:

congenital;
acquired.

In the first case, the deformation occurs during the period of intrauterine development. Acquired deformities are most often a consequence of injuries, chronic diseases occurring in the nasopharynx, and infectious diseases.

Characteristic features of an irregularly shaped nose:

asymmetry;
unevenness, depressions, failures;
tip defect;
a hump on the back or a flat back;
sagging, sagging skin;
deviated nasal septum.