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Oct 12, 2025

5 min

Do noses get bigger when you get older? What the science says

Over time, the nose may appear larger, longer, and wider, leading many people to ask, "do noses get bigger when you get older?". While the bony structure stops growing during adolescence, the soft tissues and cartilage undergo significant changes due to weakened support, gravity, and skin elasticity loss. This process creates the illusion of a bigger nose, even though it is not actually growing in the way it did during childhood.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Does the tip of your nose droop as you get older? What to know about aging

Recent research and anatomical studies confirm that, like other facial features, the nose undergoes noticeable changes over time. So, does the tip of your nose droop as you get older? The short answer is yes, and several factors contribute to this phenomenon beyond simply the effects of gravity.

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Oct 3, 2025

6 min

At what age does the nose start to droop? Understanding nasal aging

According to facial plastic surgeons, the subtle drooping of the nasal tip can begin as early as the late thirties or early forties. Understanding at what age does the nose start to droop helps demystify a common, yet often overlooked, sign of facial aging.

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