Since the nose is the most prominent fixture on a face, many people feel theirs are too large. Nose jobs or rhinoplasty for the nose is a popular procedure and a common surgery for many who want to look and feel better.
Although this type of cosmetic surgery is less expensive than it was 20 years ago, it can still be an elusive dream for many. Before starting a loan application for a nose job, try these non-surgical options to make your nose appear smaller.
Reshape from the Inside Out
One reason your nose may appear larger is due to weight gain. There are no exercises for your nose or face that will reduce the size of your nose, however; losing weight by eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep can reduce the size of your face and nose in time.
Makeup
Using different makeup techniques can give the impression your nose is smaller than it actually is. Try a shade or two darker eyeshadows to outline your nose can give the appearance of a slimmer nose. This is typically done with two lines drawn down the sides of the top of the nose, just before it curves towards your cheeks.
You could also use a darker foundation to play up your eyes and the bridge of the nose. Use this method on the insides of your eye sockets, near the bridge of the nose, right under the eyebrows. Different shades of bronzer can also have the same nose slimming effect.
Using makeup to contour and reshape your nose will take practice and a little extra know-how. There are many different tutorial videos on the Internet that will help guide you through using makeup to create the appearance of a smaller nose.
Draw Attention Away From the Nose
You can draw attention away from your nose with a few tricks like bright red lipstick and a curly hairstyle. This is not to say you need to look like a clown. Use a bright lipstick or a large hairstyle, one or the other, not both at the same time.
You can also play up your eyebrows to offset a large nose. Full, filled-in eyebrows are now a trending beauty secret and can help to make your nose appear smaller.
You can also choose the right accessories like larger, dangling earrings to draw attention away from the nose.
Profile
One thing that cannot be hidden when it comes to your nose looking large is your profile. From the side, everyone’s nose is going to look larger.
A Note of Warning
There are no “miracle” remedies that will make your nose smaller. The Internet is filled with these DIY nose shrinking tricks, but they do not work, and some can be dangerous.
You cannot make your nose smaller with constant applications of ice, no amount of facial exercises, nose pinching, toothpaste applications, or homemade garlic paste and bacon grease will make your nose any smaller than it already is. If you actually want a smaller nose, contact a qualified plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty.