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Do noses get bigger with age? The surprising truth about facial changes

While the myth of a continuously growing nose persists, the fact is that the bony structure stops growing in your teenage years. So, do noses get bigger with age? The scientific truth involves a fascinating interplay of weakening cartilage, gravity, and shifts in facial tissue that alter its appearance.

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Does aging change your nose? The biological reality

By age 20, the body's production of key proteins like collagen and elastin begins to decrease, setting the stage for changes later in life. The question, **does aging change your nose?**, has a definitive and biologically complex answer that goes beyond simple growth.

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