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While your facial bones stop growing in your teens, many people notice their noses appearing larger as they get older. This raises the common question: **Is the nose increasing with age?** The answer involves a fascinating combination of physiological changes rather than true growth.
According to a study published in the *Aesthetic Surgery Journal*, the bony structure of the orbit changes significantly with age. The feeling that your eyes appear smaller over time is a common phenomenon, often attributed to the complex cascade of changes that happen in the skin, fat, and bone around the eye socket.
While it may seem like an urban myth, your nose can become crooked with age due to natural physiological changes. As the body's collagen production slows down, the cartilage and skin lose strength, impacting the nose's shape and symmetry over time. This phenomenon, though subtle for some, is a natural part of the aging process.
