• The nose is a complicated organ made from many parts including cartilage, bone, soft tissue and more. People have wanted to change the size of their nose for centuries and for many different reasons (at one time it was even thought that the size of your nose determined your virility or intelligence). The first nose surgery was performed as early as 500 B.C where flaps of skin from the forehead were used to help those who had their nose forcibly removed as a punishment for a crime. You can disguise a large nose with makeup, and you can choose nose surgery, known as Rhinoplasty, to alter the shape of your nose, but you cannot make your nose permanently smaller on your own. In this wikiHow we will examine a controversial method some people claim will alter the shape of your nose by manipulating cartilage, similar to what doctors do when they give you a nose job. Be aware that this technique is possibly dangerous if done too often and cannot permanently alter the size of your nose, only temporarily, at best. Like surgery it can also have serious side effects if done incorrectly.

1. Understand cartilage:
   • Cartilage is malleable connective tissue that protects bones from rubbing together too much.
   • Cartilage is also used by the body to shape and support other structures, including the nose.
   • Over a lifespan cartilage can be replaced by bone in certain areas, including the nose.
   • Cartilage can be manipulated because it is made principally of water, about 70% of cartilage is water.
   • Cartilage can be redistributed with movement, but cannot be made smaller with pressure.
   • Other components of cartilage include collagen, proteoglycans, and chondrocytes, proteins and cells that help support and build the cartilage.
2. Understand that to make your nose temporarily smaller using this method you are doing home surgery by manipulating the cartilage in your nose.
3. Wash or moisten your nose area. This isn't compulsory, but it's a little easier to do this on smooth skin.
4. Hold the top of your nose with your thumb and index finger.
5. Slowly bring your fingers to the sides of your nose. Don't press or pull because this might make the nose bloat up a little bigger and can damage the cartilage.
6. Do this for two to three minutes, starting at the top of your nose each time.
7. Repeat about 50 times a day or even more.
8. The results may be visible in 2-3 months time.
9. As soon as you stop, and if you have not permanently disfigured your nose, your nose will return to its normal shape.

• Don't pick your nose. Compulsive nose picking, known as rhinotillexomania, can increase the size of your nose and introduce infections or more serious problems.
• Before you try this technique you should be ready to continue doing this exercise every single day for the rest of your life. Your nose goes back to its original shape if you don't do this regularly.
• Even while you're doing this, don't stress yourself! You look great just the way you are. Just because you don't look like Catherine Zeta Jones doesn't make you ugly. We're all beautiful in our own way!

Warnings

• Messing with your nose can have serious side effects including infections, difficulty breathing and even (iatrogenic) deformities.
• The younger you are the softer and more malleable your cartilage is, however it also makes you vulnerable to deformity or other side effects.
• An urban myth says that placing a clothspin on a baby's nose will make it smaller by altering the shape of the cartilage. Again, this is more likely to physically (suffocation) or psychologically damage your baby than change their nose.
• Remember, your nose is probably a whole lot smaller than it looks to you.
• Don't press on the nose when doing this because it makes the whole exercise useless.
• Never do this if you have a good singing voice. It will change your beautiful singing voice to a flat nasal voice by changing your nasal cavity.
• Also - You might move the bridge bone down too far and this will lead to breathing problems

Use an eye shadow that is a little darker than your skin, and put it on the sides of your nose to make it look thinner. An eyeshadow with a slight green tint will help minimize the appearance of depth around the edges, thus creating a smaller appearing nose.

Buy a thing of powder that's two or three shades darker than the powder you put on the rest of your face, and brush it on the sides of your nose.

I used to do make-up and costume design for theater. The advice above is spot-on: you want a color a few shades darker on either side of your nose. To make your nose look even thinner, use a color a few shades lighter than your skin right along the top of your nose, down to the "ball" --the part that sticks out the most. If you're trying to create a curve to your nose, ie, make the bridge seem like it sticks out less, use the same color that you used on the sides and blend it--gently!--over the bridge, then apply the highlight color just to the ball and blend thoroughly. Less is more here: in Theater, we heap the makeup on so that the audience can see it under the bright lights. In the real world, you want to go very easy on it. If you use too much, or too dark a color, your nose will just look dirty.

Make sure the foundation and concealer you use is Matt making your nose appear less shiny and less attention will be drawn to it, also make your eyes, cheeks stand out that way the attention will be drawn to your nose. I have a fairly large nose and just for the past year what I've been doing is taking blush, and rub it gently up and down the nose. but don't touch the sides at all, this will make your nose appear thinner and more narrow than big.

Added an illustrating related link. It's easier to understand by seeing a picture or video.

Another way is to draw attention away from your nose, all you need to do is to apply more make up to your eyes.

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  Peter O'Toole had to have 2, one in the late '50s due to a sport accident and one in the early '60s to look more like T.E. Lawrence for "Lawrence of Arabia"

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Corrective makeup is the use of foundations, powders and concealers to even out skin tones, hide blemishes, and to make other facial features appear smaller, broader or thinner (ex: cheekbones, nose, and lips). Depending on what you want to change about your nose, you�ll apply a different �shading� technique using various shades of foundation.

What do I need to use?

• Liquid or cream Foundation. � use various shades for contouring.
• Powder � to set your foundation. Apply last.
• Sponge � for blending
• Flat, rectangular blending brush -- for blending and contouring

What shading techniques could I use?

• For a shorter nose: blend a darker color under the nose and up over the tip.
• For a longer nose: highlight over and under the tip of your nose.
• For a wider nose: use a broad highlight down the center and blend well using a lighter foundation.
• For a narrower nose: highlight the sides of your nose and blend well

Other tips:

• To enhance the shape of your overall face, use a blush to contour your jaw, which balances with the contouring of your nose.
• Make sure your hairstyle is suited for your face and nose. Some shorter, thinner cuts make your nose look larger.

Here are more opinions:

• Yes, there are some ways you can improve the shape of your nose without surgery. There is the "15 minute nose job" which refers to the injection of biological fillers into the nose. Even though some people have a feature that they consider large on their nose, the injections can diminish the feature by giving the nose a new contour. The effect usually lasts a couple of years before you need a touch-up. These filler-based procedures typically cost $800-$1200 but you can get a deal sometimes.
• Nope, I don't believe there is much you can do without cosmetic surgery (rhinoplasty, in this case). If you think pushing and trying to mold your nose is going to help (some say to), it's not. It'd just be a lost cause and a waste of time. In fact, you could be making your situation worse by doing so. Leave it as be, or consult a plastic surgeon.
• If you have a confidence problem it will effect your nose from becoming thinner. start by waering nice expensive clothes, your choice or copy glamerous people. Buy no7 foundations in colours: light medium and dark, dark is for the sides of the nose, light for under eyes and near the corner of your eye. medium is for rest of the face, apply lip plump from transformulas as it says once you purchase it and then purchase benefit highlighter - high beam, draw a line down the center or your nose and blend in, apply some to your cheakbones and to your brow bones. wear some mascara, use eyeliner under your eyes, to the corner, then make a little smudge at the side end of your eye. if you don't get better bigger lips, then continue using transformulas and purchase a helping hand product such as benefit colour plump. if you have any problems with it not staying on then apply lock lipstick from rimmel, usually everyone has little dots on their face it helps to cover them up by applying concealer the colour of your foundation, medium and then around the area apply dark foundation, use translucent powder from n07 or caboodles dust powder with shimmer. try not to get upset, do not cry and repeat affirmations in your head such as it's not big, it's gorgeous, get your hair done at the hairdressers to see how you like it week by week and then do it your self so you save money. this is a great apperiance change that makes you gorgeous and helps your nose be thinner. waer a hood when it's raining.
• I get teased about having a big nose. And I hate my nose. However I just highlight over features and make them appear better and draw attention away from my nose. You are risking too much getting surgeory, have you ever seen a good, realistic nose job? Look at Jodie Marsh that could be the outcome! The things people say about your nose shouldn't bother you, usually you can't change the way you look, so why moan about it?
• I have a big nose too , if you have a haircut that is close to your face, your nose will get bigger, try to make everything on your face big so that it will appear smaller. Couture your nose like in the answer above and make sure to put make up on it!
• Ever since I was little, I would mold and push my nose, thinking it would make it smaller! To this day, I still have a habit of doing that, and trust me, it does not help! It IS a waste of time, and I think it did make it worse because my nose didn't harden cause I pushed it so much, and so it was droopy and flared. I regret doing so.
• well i have a wide nose so i just started squeezing my nose every day on the sides of it and in about a month it started getting smaller
• MORE RECOMMENDATIONS:
• If your nose is wide, thick, curved or crooked you may find an affordable solution using the nose inserts. They are a pair of splints that you can insert and remove from your nostril to instanly refined your nose, without surgery or make up.

While nose jobs are performed on people of all ages, most plastic surgeons do not perform nose jobs before the age of 16 for girls and 18 for boys. Plastic surgeons usually wait for facial growth to be complete before performing a nose job on a teenager.

Why would a teenage want or need a nose job? Self-image and appearance are very important to teenagers. Images in magazines and on television have increased the pressure for teens to look like Hollywood actors and actresses. Most plastic surgeons agree that teenagers should wait to get plastic surgery, unless they had cosmetic trauma to the nose (which impacts the proportion of the nose to the rest of the face) or the function is impaired. Even still, parents should talk to their teen about their concerns and try to address their real issues, such as fitting-in and looking good compared to their peers, before they consider a nose job. If a nose job is necessary, make sure you have researched the benefits and risks with a plastic surgeon. Also consider using a surgeon that works with children frequently and relates well to your child. Consult your family doctor for a referral.

Additional things to consider:

* Is the problem cosmetic or functional? A cosmetic issue may be eliminated after some additional growing. A functional issue, like a deviated septum, may require the procedure. Discuss your options with your surgeon.

• Is your teen seeking approval and perfection? Your child may not be a good candidate for a nose job. One procedure may not be enough and they may continue to seek out perfection by considering other cosmetic procedures.

Let's face it, plastic surgery is expensive and it often is not covered by insurance. How do you pay for the procedure?

• Finance the procedure through your plastic surgeon. Some surgeons will offer low-interest financing over a pre-determined amount of time.

• Take out a personal loan from your bank or credit union.

• Pay the fee using your credit card.

Be aware of some clinics or plastic surgeons offering low financing or special offers. They may not be board-certified plastic surgeons and are only interested in luring in customers via false advertising and claims for inexpensive services. While the deal may look promising, their procedures may not be safe if the surgeon doesn't have the proper training. Some doctors provide financing or you can ask for a personal loan from your bank. Be aware of some clinics or plastic surgeons offering low financing or special offers. They may not be board-certified plastic surgeons and are only interested in luring in customers via false advertising and claims for inexpensive services. While the deal may look promising, their procedures may not be safe if the surgeon doesn't have the proper training.

Nearly all plastic or cosmetic surgery is considered elective, which means health insurance does not pay for it. This means you need to have a grasp of the full cost of nose job surgery.

Before any surgery, you�ll need to monitor your medication and vitamin intake. Some medications can cause blood loss and other circulation issues, interfere with the anesthesia, or inhibit your recovery. To avoid such issues, be sure you disclose all medication, vitamins � including herbal supplements �to your plastic surgeon.

Note: Your plastic surgeon will provide a detailed list of medications, vitamins, and other activities to avoid before your surgery. The list below only provides an overview; you should follow your doctor�s advice for tips specific to your situation.

Medications and vitamins to avoid before surgery

• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol approx two weeks before surgery.
• Aspirin, MAOIs and other anti-inflammatory drugs increase bleeding and therefore, should be avoided several weeks prior to surgery.
• Avoid Vitamin K approximately three days before surgery.
• Products that contain Aspirin, Vitamin E, or Evening Primrose oil
• Herbal supplements, such as St John�s Wort, Echinacea, and Melatonin

On the day of surgery:

• Wear comfortable, loose clothing that doesn�t need to be pulled over your head.
• Don�t wear make-up.
• If you are in an outpatient facility, be sure to arrange a ride home.

Most importantly, discuss any concerns you have about the procedure before you have surgery. It is normal to be nervous and many plastic surgeons are used to putting patients at ease. If it makes you feel more comfortable, have your plastic surgeon review each step of the procedure and list all medications and anesthesia involved multiple times. A little reassurance goes a long way as a relaxed patient is one that recovers faster.