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A member asked:
Can you change shape of nose by occas. pinching or wearing glasses at tip of nose? did it a few times & now my nose looks thinner & bridge bone wider.
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Glasses and noses: Wearing glasses can compress the skin on the nose. By pushing out the water in the skin, the area under the glasses pads with thin. The constant pressure can can skin atrophy and change the shape of the bone or cartilage. Some noses will have significant changes, some will not be affected.
Answered 5/6/2018
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