The nose is a very important organ of the human body. It is thanks to him that we can breathe and smell. In addition, it is one of the most important components of appearance, because the nose can radically change the overall impression of a person. That's why many people are extremely concerned about its size and shape and are even willing to undergo surgery just to correct it: both large and small options are equally unpopular. It is noteworthy that the person who really has the largest nose in the world does not experience any complexes about this. The same can be said about his “colleagues in misfortune” from the distant past: no one was ashamed of his physiology, on the contrary: they were proud of the respiratory organ, outstanding in every sense, and were never offended by jokes about its size.
Championship of long noses - there is no place for small forms here
The inhabitants of the planet compete in many things, but one of the strangest and funniest in the world is the competition to determine the longest nose, which takes place in the German city of Langenbruck. Measuring the length of the external respiratory organ is a long-standing tradition, because the championship is more than fifty years old. Unfortunately, the results of the championship are not taken into account in the official rankings, since in order to be included in the Guinness Book of Records, a representative of this organization must record a record. Although throughout history, many participants have already broken the achievements of official record holders.
The competition has an interesting history, similar to an urban legend. One day, a group of city officials gathered at a local pub. Relaxed, they began to make fun of each other, including making fun of their big “nobels.” One of them said that it would be nice to create a club of big noses, and the other replied that they could even elect their own king with the longest “beak.” At first it was considered just a joke, but after a while they thought about this idea seriously and created the Big Nose Association.
To become part of this unusual club, the applicant must have the following parameters of the external respiratory system:
- length more than 60 mm;
- width more than 40 mm.
Today the club has more than 300 registered members. Every five years, a competition for big noses is held in this city, where applicants come from all over the world. Participants may grimace or snuff tobacco to increase size, but may not use extensions or other means to alter length or volume. Also, a person with rhinoplasty or any other surgical interventions affecting the external respiratory organs cannot participate in the competition.
How to make your nose smaller?
There are many different ways to hide or get rid of large facial features.
Makeup, makeup
Cosmetologists and makeup artists advise retouching a large nose, so to speak, using foundation of different shades.
A darker shade should be applied to the tip of the nose and its sides. The rest of the face, including the nose, should be covered with a lighter tone, similar to the complexion.
Then all these different shades of cream need to be shaded so that a smooth transition is obtained. Otherwise, you may end up with a not-so-pretty picture. As a final step, experts advise applying powder that will be slightly lighter than your usual skin color.
All this will allow you to slightly visually reduce your protruding nose.
Experts advise against choosing makeup products with glitter. They can highlight the problem. As well as a face shiny from droplets of fat or sweat.
In order to prevent this, you need to wipe your face in the morning with a special tonic that reduces the secretions of the sebaceous glands on the face, and wipe it with mattifying wipes during the day. As a last resort - matting powder.
Another tip from beauty experts is to focus on your lips. Those with large noses need to choose lipsticks in bright colors and shades.
Thanks to them, others will pay attention to the lips, not the nose. The same effect can be achieved with your hairstyle. Stylists advise not to cut off the bangs of girls with large noses; it is better to make a cascading haircut.
By the way. You can visually shorten your nose using foundation in different shades.
Decorations
Earrings
Even earrings will help to shift the emphasis from the nose. As plastic surgeons have found out, when a person pays attention to a girl’s ears, his gaze is automatically directed to the nose.
In order to avoid this, you just need to change your earrings and wear longer ones, for example, earrings with feathers.
Glasses
Large glasses can also visually reduce the length of your nose. Experts also advise wearing the right hats.
What is rhinoplasty?
If all these tips did not help and the problem of a long or large nose is still relevant, you need to seek help from a plastic surgeon. After examination, he may suggest rhinoplasty - surgery to reduce the size of the nose.
On the Internet you can find quite a lot of photographs of patients “before” and “after” surgery. The result is truly amazing. The face after surgical intervention looks more natural and attractive.
Kinds
Depending on the patient’s request and the type of problem, there are several types of rhinoplasty - open and closed.
In the first case, a fragment of the nasal septum is cut off during surgery. This allows you to shorten your nose. However, this is not always the method that surgeons use. Often, removing part of the nasal septum does not give the desired effect.
It happens that doctors cut off part of the lateral cartilage that forms the shape of the nose. After cutting off part of such cartilage, the specialist forms a new shape of the nose.
The procedure is carried out not only on the septum, but also along the radius of the angle under the nasal passages.
With the closed method, the integrity of the skin is not compromised during the operation, and afterward the patient does not see stitches or scars on his face.
They are all inside the nasal passages.
Top 10 biggest noses in the world
There is no single official ranking of the largest or longest noses in the world, but anecdotal evidence allows us to identify representatives of humanity whose respiratory organ deserves special attention.
The list of the longest noses in the world includes:
- Thomas Wedders - 19.05 cm.
- Gustav von Albach - 17 cm.
- Mehmet Gul - 12.9 cm.
- Joseph Dewald - 12.7 cm.
- Faizan Agha - 12.19 cm.
- Margot Sikora - 10.16 cm
- Mehmet Ozyurek - 8.8 cm.
- Suzanne Kloiber - 6.95 cm.
- Hans Roest - 6.59 cm.
- Ksenia Gluntsova is an unofficial record holder in Russia.
Existing methods for correcting nose size
A girl's long nose can be reduced in several ways. Various cosmetics (foundation, correctors, concealers) will help visually shorten the organ. In addition to rhinoplasty, there are several main methods of changing the shape of the nose.
These include:
- Application of fillers. The procedure allows you to correct defects (asymmetry, hump) or lower the tip of the nose. There are several main types of drugs. Autologous ones contain adipose tissue, providing a lifelong effect. The drug takes root almost completely. Biodegradable fillers have no contraindications and rarely cause side effects. They contain collagen or hyaluronic acid. The effect lasts for 18-24 months.
- Hormones. Drugs that can dissolve connective tissue are injected into the affected area. With their help, you can reduce your wings and remove the hump on the bridge of your nose. Glucocorticosteroids are administered gradually, strictly following the dosage regimen. To achieve a positive effect, the patient undergoes several procedures.
- Splints. The design is a clamp made of plastic and plaster. It helps straighten the bridge of the nose, lower the tip and reduce the wings of the nose. The effect is long-lasting, but it is achieved within 5-8 months of regular wearing of the structure.
Threads are also inserted under the skin. The specialist pulls them in the required direction, giving the organ a normal shape. The threads are renewed after 12-18 months.
Thomas Wedders - the man with the longest nose in the history of the world
The wooden boy Pinocchio bore the “curse” of a large nose that grew every time he lied. If Pinocchio were a real boy, he would only know one rival from the pages of history: Thomas Wedders. Wedders, who lived at the beginning of the 18th century, had a nose length of 19.05 centimeters. This size of the respiratory organ is considered an extreme case of hypertrophy and the longest human nose in world history.
According to George Gould and Walter Pyle's 1896 book Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine, Wedders demonstrated his unusual difference throughout Yorkshire. Because of the truly gigantic size of his nose, he was always a laughing stock, but then he decided to work in the circus, earning money from his peculiarity. However, as the same Gould and Pyle note, Wedders was not particularly intelligent, so he was not able to earn a fortune.
Sofia Coppola
The director of the films “Lost in Translation” and “Marie Antoinette” has a very interesting appearance. Sofia has expressive brown eyes that perfectly harmonize with dark brown hair, as well as a large Roman nose, which looks like a clear accent on her face.
Sofia doesn’t need to appear on screen, so she doesn’t need to chase a stereotyped appearance. In addition, something tells us that with a different nose Coppola simply would not have been recognized: this trait suits her so much and makes her stand out from the crowd. This is a real highlight!
Many would do well to follow her example. Especially these guys: Wild tuning: people who voluntarily turned themselves into dolls.
Gustav von Albach is a good-natured man with a rather large nose
In the distant 18th century for modern people, there lived a German gentleman and nobleman by blood, Gustav von Albach, originally from Bremen. He really had a very large nose - one of the most remarkable in the entire history of the world, about 18 cm long. And although there is no photo of this feature, for obvious reasons, wax copies of this unique person are kept in many collections around the world.
By the way, Gustav was never ashamed of such a feature: on the contrary, he was proud of it. Due to the fact that he had such a large organ, he did not need masquerade masks, and children sincerely loved him for his goodwill, light humor, and many funny jokes and fictional stories. And his adult comrades admired Gustav for his meekness and ability to laugh at himself.
NOSENose size and shape
The nose is one of the most important organs. If you doubt this, try not breathing for at least a couple of minutes! Air is a vital necessity. For some peoples, it personifies the soul and vitality. If the air provides us with vital energy, then the nose serves as an inlet valve for this energy. Due to the importance of the nose for breathing, it is not surprising that in physiognomy the nose represents our ability to provide for ourselves and others. The size and shape of your nose determine not only the amount of vital energy available to you, but also your attitude to work, as well as your ability to handle money.
It is believed that the ideal nose has a rounded tip and shaped wings. A person with an ideal nose has the nature of a lion, that is, he is distinguished by courage, passion, and assertiveness.
Big nose - conflict, masculinity.
A wide nose means non-impulsiveness, non-musicality, gullibility, sociability.
Nose width
The width of the nose at the base is determined by the distance between the extreme points of the wings of the nose covering the nostrils. The size of the wings of the nose indicates the support you provide or receive from others.
Wide nose (at the base)
- Helping your loved ones
- Ready to share everything
You provide comprehensive assistance to your loved ones, as if covering everyone who is close to you with an umbrella of protection and support. You believe that being a provider, sharing with others, helping others is an important part of your mission in life. If necessary, you do not refuse and accept help from others.
A thick and wide nose means a thoughtless, deceitful, rude person, intemperate in love.
A wide nose with a small depression in the middle , upturned, means a proud, arrogant, talkative and absurd person.
Large, long, wide noses with wide nostrils mean courage, purity of character, and innocence.
Narrow nose (as if pinched at the base)
- Independence
- Don't rely on others for help
You have received very little emotional and/or financial support from others throughout your life and have become accustomed to relying only on yourself.
You are independent and provide yourself with everything you need. You are sure that nothing is done for free, and you find it difficult to accept even sincere help from others. A big nose
- Need for leadership
- Desire to make the greatest contribution
You want to play as big a role as possible in your work life, so you are best suited for leadership positions where you can make the greatest contribution to the greater good. You are not satisfied with unskilled work, where significant effort does not provide much effect.
Long Nose
The need to control the work environment
It is important for you to control the environment in which you work, as well as independently determine the style of your work. You are most productive when you set your own pace and prioritize your work.
A long nose is usually a sign of a strong personality.
A bony, long nose is an indicator of pride, arrogance, and quarrelsomeness.
A large, long, drooping nose speaks of insight, greed and the ability to keep evil intentions secret.
An aquiline nose indicates ambition and vanity.
Long and straight nose (when viewed in profile)
- Logical working style
- Long-term planning
Your greatest strength is developing long-term plans and strategies. You are ahead of everyone else in developing new ideas and rely on logic and common sense in your work.
Short nose
- Responsibility
- Hard work
Once you get down to business, you always bring it to the end. You are not afraid of hard work and have an exceptional ability to do the boring little things that are so tedious for most people.
A short nose speaks of “openness of soul” and optimism.
Snub nose (like a ski jump when viewed in profile)
- Emotionality
- Need for recognition of your efforts
Your feelings and emotions have a big impact on your work. If your company has a positive, mutually supportive environment, you are capable of great things. But in an emotionally negative atmosphere you work very hard. You work from your feelings and need emotional satisfaction from the work you do. Recognition of your efforts, even in the form of a simple “thank you,” is also very important to you.
Snub nose - optimism, gullibility, desire to communicate.
A wide nose ridge is a secretive character.
Thickening of the bridge of the nose (the nose widens under the bridge of the nose)
You get angry when you find yourself in a difficult situation
You can get really angry when you're backed into a corner. One of the common reasons for this reaction of yours is people who refuse a previously taken position. You can avoid conflict by allowing people to establish their opinions before reacting.
The nasal septum is visible - avoidance of physical activity, carelessness, optimism.
A wide bridge of the nose means high aspirations, dependence.
Deep bridge of the nose - masculinity, hard work.
Humped nose (curved outward when viewed in profile)
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Active and practical thinking
- The desire to control others
You appreciate beauty and elegance, but your true talent lies in creative problem solving. You usually find new ways of doing things and are not afraid to try them. You are quite aggressive and practical in your thinking. You consider yourself an expert and enjoy leading others. You enjoy seeing your innovative ideas implemented and appreciated by others.
A nose with a hump - self-control, poor visual memory.
The hump located closer to the tip of the nose is the ability to defend oneself and strengthen one’s position.
The hump located in the central part of the nose is a tendency to protect others. People of this type are fair and noble. They always take the side of children and the weak.
A hump located closer to the bridge of the nose indicates a tendency to attack, a cocky and scandalous character.
No ridge (the area between the eyes is almost flat)
You work better as a team
You work best in a team environment. You enjoy working with other people, being able to communicate and share experiences. If you have to work alone, you feel uncomfortable. Your strength is in teamwork, and you know how to gain support from others.
High spine (nose stands high above the face)
Works better alone
You prefer to work independently and are most successful when you have the opportunity to choose your own pace of work. You don't like having someone look over your shoulder while you're working (this is especially true for those people whose nasal ridge flattens out in the center).
High and wide ridge (like a direct extension of the forehead, without a notch)
Iron Will
You have incredible willpower and determination. Nothing can stop you from achieving your goal. It is this kind of nose, reflecting the iron will of its owner, that can be seen on ancient Roman statues. You turn your thoughts into actions with unwavering determination.
Nostril shape and size
The air we breathe in to sustain life passes through our nostrils. The size of the nostrils indicates the amount of energy flow. It also talks about our attitude towards money. It is important how the size and shape of the left and right nostrils match. Remember, the left side is associated with a person’s personal life and his inner world, and the right side is associated with his business life and the outer world.
Very small nostrils
- Thrift and conservatism
- Afraid of poverty
Your friends may call you a miser, but you are simply frugal and conservative because you know the value of money.
Your only problem is that no matter how much money you have, it always seems to you that it is not enough. Very large nostrils
- Ingenuity
- Extreme Generosity
You are brave and desperate, often ignoring warnings of dangers.
You are resourceful and generous beyond measure. But you still need to know when to stop. Long and narrow nostrils
Emotional generosity
You are probably emotionally generous, but tight-fisted when it comes to money matters. You are ready to provide moral support, share advice, but not money.
Huge, flared nostrils
- Energy
- Extravagance
- Self-confidence
You are confident.
Life energy overwhelms you, so you tend to overestimate your capabilities and go to extremes. You want others to appreciate your achievements. Highly creative and imaginative, you consider yourself invincible and often take on too much. You need to learn to avoid extremes. Low hanging septum (between nostrils)
Analytical Mind
Low hanging septum between the nostrils indicates good analytical skills.
Fold (on the wing of the nose)
Find it difficult to accept help
You are independent and achieve everything in life yourself. Although you yourself readily help others, it is psychologically difficult for you to receive help from others. It is easier for you to give than to receive.
Grotto (deeper fold on the wing of the nose)
Extreme independence
You religiously guard your independence and completely refuse financial and emotional support from family and friends. You often put other people's needs and desires before your own.
The nostrils seem to descend their entire length along the face to the upper lip - a rich imagination. Such people learn easily and have a good understanding of people.
Large and wide open nostrils - life comes down to increasing wealth.
Small nostrils with a rounded tip of the nose indicate gullibility, compliance and a tendency to boast.
Rectangular nostrils
Traditional attitude towards money
You are quite conservative in your spending, always trying to stay within your budget. You don’t waste your money, but you don’t tremble over it either.
Small triangular nostrils
You are afraid that there will not be enough
Perhaps since childhood you have developed the attitude that there is never enough money. You are extremely thrifty and tremble for every penny.
Round nostrils
- Generosity
- Dedication
You are willing to give of yourself and are generous with your money and time.
It seems to you that your resources far exceed your needs, so you don’t hesitate to share them with loved ones. Tip of the nose, angle of inclination
If you draw an imaginary line from the point where the nose meets the upper lip to the tip of the nose, it will determine the angle of the tip of the nose, as shown in the illustration. The angle of inclination indicates your willingness to trust others, whether you treat others with skepticism and distrust or, conversely, are too trusting.
Nose up
Immediacy
You are talkative and impulsive in your actions. You love to have fun and are hardly good at keeping secrets. You are very emotional and live in the here and now. Open to others, you are ready to trust the first person you meet, even if he tells you that aliens are hunting you.
The tip of the nose is strongly turned up - in people who are overly curious. You should expect a lot of unnecessary questions. The “turned up nose” is keenly interested in the secrets and mysteries of other people.
Raised up and pointed
- Curiosity
- Extravagance
You are very curious, especially about those around you. You are also different in that your money flows like water. Your attitude towards money is: “If I need more, I can always earn money.” It is very difficult for you to save a large enough amount.
Horizontal (no tilt up or down)
- Thoroughness and reliability
- Don't let yourself be deceived
You are thorough and endowed with common sense, you can be relied upon.
You are able to trust others, but you will not allow yourself to be deceived. Bent down
- Suspicion and skepticism
- Calculation
- Do you want to see everything with your own eyes?
You are suspicious, skeptical, calculating, even towards the people closest to you.
You trust others only when they prove themselves in action. Your attitude is: “Of course, I believe you, but you must prove it to me first.” Bent down and strongly pointed
- Cruelty
- Selfishness
Such a nose tip often indicates cruelty, selfishness and even, perhaps, dishonor.
If you don't believe me, ask Hansel and Gretel what they think about people with long, pointed, downward noses. Drooping tip of the nose - dishonesty, cunning, impulsiveness, musicality.
Fleshy (potato nose)
- You attach great importance to financial well-being
- Collector
Perhaps you experienced financial need as a child, and therefore now attach great importance to acquiring material wealth, especially a constant flow of income.
You are well versed in money matters and may be a collector. You are entirely focused on acquiring everything you need to maintain your standard of living and hobbies. Forked (groove or dimple at the tip of the nose)
- You find it difficult to find your place in life
- Work should bring emotional satisfaction
You've probably asked yourself the question many times: "What is my mission in life?"
It seems to you that you still have not found your place in life. You're probably the type of person who changes jobs and hobbies many times throughout your life, and you won't be satisfied until you've tried everything. The job should bring you emotional satisfaction, it should be “made for you.” You won't settle for anything less. A split tip of the nose is the ability to meet circumstances and adapt to them, it is also evidence of timidity, decreased self-control, and a desire to communicate.
Round (small ball at the tip of the nose)
- Artistic taste
- Appreciate beauty
You are a true connoisseur of art and are drawn to beautiful things.
Perhaps you are even an artist yourself. You know quality when you see it. You are an esthete, and it is important for you to be surrounded by everything beautiful. Narrow (as if squeezed from the sides)
Easily part with money
You do not hold on to money and spend it easily. You value them only as much as they can buy you. “Saving for a rainy day” is not your style. You subscribe to the philosophy that life is too short to worry about money. This is especially true if you have a thin nose tip and wide nostrils.
Heart-shaped (the tip of the nose is shaped like a plucked chicken tail)
Stinginess
The tip of the nose sags down, as if plugging the nostrils. You need to be more generous: learn to share with others from a pure heart.
Pointed tip of the nose - dishonesty, musicality, self-control.
People with a bent nose and a steeply rising forehead above it are brave, eloquent, proud, magnanimous and generous.
A pointed nose means people who are quick-tempered, strict, harsh, and cannot stand contradiction.
Mehmet Gul - does not want fame
Although today the longest nose in the world belongs to Turkish resident Mehmet Ozyurek with an indicator of 8.8 cm, his fellow citizen and namesake Mehmet Gul can overtake Ozyurek. This aksakal is already more than 80 years old, and the length of his nose is, according to preliminary estimates from Guinness Book experts, 12.9 cm. But precise measurements could not be taken, since Mr. Gul does not want to participate in the competition. The large size of the respiratory organ is not a cause for pride for him, since the transformation occurred due to a tumor.
Surgical methods for nose correction
Wide noses in women and girls are corrected through surgery. Most often this is an operation - rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a last resort measure, which is accompanied by a number of indications:
- asymmetrical, abnormally located nostrils;
- curvature of the organ due to mechanical trauma;
- a thin or crooked nasal septum causing breathing problems.
A person who is not satisfied with the shape of his nose can resort to rhinoplasty.
Children's age is considered a contraindication to surgical intervention. This is due to the fragility of cartilage. If the operation was performed on a child, then the risk of complications after rhinoplasty is quite high. Mature age is also considered an absolute contraindication: surgeons usually refuse to perform it on patients over 40 years of age.
Faizan Agha is the man claiming a new record
Despite the fact that the official record belongs to a man from Turkey, it is quite possible that he will soon have to make room on the podium, giving his place to another candidate who is also vying for this title. Recently, information appeared on the Internet about a resident of Pakistan with unusual facial proportions. It turns out that the largest nose in the world may belong to a Pakistani man named Faizan Agha. He overtakes Ozyurek, the current leader, by almost four centimeters. However, the record has not yet been officially registered, since Faizan is in no hurry to independently contact representatives of the Book of Records.
Faizan Agha - 12.19 cm
It is quite possible that soon the owner of the longest nose from Turkey will have to come down from the pedestal and give up his place to a man from Pakistan. There are rumors that there lives a man whose nose is more than 12 centimeters long, his name is Faizan Agha .
However, to date this information remains unconfirmed, since the Pakistani did not take part in any competition where the length of his nose was officially registered.
Perhaps it's all about his modesty and reluctance to attract undue attention to himself. A photo of the Pakistani has also not been found anywhere; there are rumors that he would not be happy at all if his name was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the owner of the longest nose.
Mehmet Ozyurek - officially recognized as the man with the big nose
Today, the person with the largest nose in the world is a Turkish citizen named Mehmet Ozyurek. True, he is far from the legendary von Albach - his nose is only 88 millimeters in length. Another thing is that it is constantly growing and over time may increase by several centimeters due to the disease. Now Mehmet is just over sixty years old, so he has a chance to break his own record.
The reason why Mr. Ozyurek got into the Guinness Book of Records is very interesting. It turns out that the size of his nose is associated with one extremely rare disease - rhinophyma. At the same time, the dermal part of the olfactory organ is constantly increasing, so today’s indicators will soon seem very small.
Mehmed Ozyurek - 8.8 cm
The owner of the longest nose on the planet is a resident of Turkey named Mehmed Ozyurek . The man has a nose length of 8.8 cm.
The reason why his olfactory organ is constantly increasing in size is not comforting, since he suffers from a rare but unpleasant disease - rhinophyma.
Today the man is over sixty years old, but his nose continues to grow. The disease cannot be treated with conservative methods; for some reason the Turk does not want to resort to surgery. Every year his nose grows at least a millimeter.
It is worth noting that, despite the long nose, the man does not look strange or ridiculous; his nose has a rather remarkable shape, giving his appearance some exclusivity.
Suzanne Kloiber - small victory
The last winner in the women's category of the Championship in the German city of Langenbruck in Bavaria was Susanne Kloiber. The judge, using a special measuring device, recorded record values for 2021: 6.95 cm in length and 4.26 cm in width.
However, despite the fact that this time Suzanne had no competitors, Margot Sikora’s 2011 record could not be broken. Also, Miss Kloiber's nose is not as big as that of the current world champion Mehmet Ozyurek. Although, since the anatomical features of the faces of men and women are different, it is incorrect to compare these two heroes. Unfortunately, the Guinness Book does not yet list the woman with the biggest nose in the world.
Stages of preparation for rhinoplasty
The girl’s long nose is reduced after a detailed examination. Preparation includes several stages. At the first consultation, the specialist carefully examines and asks the patient about the desired results.
If necessary, using a computer program, the specialist models the shape of the nose, explains to the client the options for rhinoplasty and the possible consequences. Before the operation, it is necessary to undergo tests - this will allow timely identification of contraindications and minimize the risk of complications.
The patient must donate blood to:
- RW;
- creatinine;
- bilirubin;
- protein;
- urea
Urine is also brought to the laboratory for analysis before surgery. Before plastic surgery, the patient must undergo fluorography and an electrocardiogram. The surgeon will also need to bring an x-ray of your nose.
14 days before rhinoplasty, you must stop taking blood thinning medications . Otherwise, the risk of bleeding during surgery is quite high. You should avoid visiting the solarium. A week before surgery, the patient should begin taking mineral and vitamin complexes to strengthen the body.
You should avoid decorative cosmetics during this period. Experts recommend avoiding stress and remaining calm in any situation. Women who wear glasses are advised to switch to contact lenses. 6-8 hours before the proposed rhinoplasty, you should not eat or drink drinks.
Hans Roest - record holder 2016
Hans Roest, a bus driver from the Netherlands, participated in the championship in Bavaria in 2021. Its figures are quite impressive: 6.59 cm in length and 52.52 in width. The chairman of the “nosy club” amiably concluded that the shape of the winner’s respiratory organ resembles a “proper potato.”
Many might have been offended by such an incorrect remark, but at the festival it only caused smiles and a roar of approval, because the main criteria of the “nosy club” are a good mood and a fair amount of self-irony.
Ways to quickly disguise a wide nose without surgery
Wide noses in girls can be visually reduced without surgery. The fastest method of camouflage is to use shadows to play with the shape of the organ. Every woman can visually reduce the size of her nose if she has certain skills.
First of all, you need to choose a foundation that is closest to your skin tone. To create a shadow, you will need 2 more products: one is darker and the other is lighter than the skin.
Wide noses in girls can be corrected with cosmetics
The base product is selected based on texture. It should be as dense and natural as possible. If a woman has age spots or freckles on her face, they will have to be masked separately. In this case, a mattifying foundation is applied to the skin.
Ksenia Gluntsova - a small nose on a global scale, but noticeable in Russia
The unofficial, but most famous owner of a long nose in Russia is an ordinary woman, Ksenia Gluntsova. She gained fame after participating in the program “Let's Get Married,” where she stated that she associates all the failures of her life with the disproportionate size of her face.
Although no one has taken measurements, in appearance its feature does not reach the official Guinness records or the championship in Germany - it is too small. Although, of course, the nose looks somewhat longer than current beauty standards proclaim.
Penelope Cruz
The famous Spanish actress never had a complex about her asymmetrical nose (and appearance in general). Yes, it is not straight and from certain angles it looks too large, but, I must admit, this does not spoil Penelope at all.
The actress has said more than once that she is not afraid of natural aging and does not plan to prolong her youth artificially - we definitely won’t see Cruz on the list of filler lovers. Acceptance of oneself in any form also applies to Penelope’s facial features: she has never had plastic surgery, so she has her own nose and lips. Well, women have a lot to learn from her!
Why is it believed that horsemen have the longest noses?
When talking about long noses in the post-Soviet space, many people first think of Georgians, whose respiratory organs are exaggeratedly depicted in caricatures. In fact, according to research by scientists, the nation with the longest noses is considered to be the Kurds, whose average length is 5.8 cm. Next come the Armenians, whose figure is slightly less - 5.7 cm. The size of the Georgian nose is only slightly larger than the average European one.
The myth that the longest noses belong to the inhabitants of the Caucasus was largely provoked by them themselves. Since the Middle Ages, many scientists have associated the length of this organ on the face with the size of manhood. Some believe in this pattern today, although the absence of this relationship has long been proven by scientists. But loving horsemen are flattered by such a comparison, so they are proud of their large respiratory organs.
Types of nose
It is believed that the individual shape of the nose is fixed during puberty. At the same time, cartilage and bones grow until the age of 20-25, so before this age the nose can increase in size.
We all remember from school that the pyramid of the nose depends on what race a person belongs to:
- Caucasians
are distinguished by a narrow and protruding nose and a high bridge of the nose. - Negroids
have a wide nose, slightly protruding, and the nostrils are often located parallel to the plane of the face. - Mongoloids
have a narrow or medium-width nose with a low bridge.
Some scientists, instead of the general Caucasoid one, distinguish separately Roman, Greek, and Semitic noses
Sometimes the shape of the nose serves as a symptom of a particular disease. For example, one of the deformities associated with late syphilis is the so-called lamb nose. It has a fleshy, drooping tip - the result of a destroyed lower part of the septum.
The smallest human nose in the world
If there are many candidates vying for the title of the person with the largest respiratory organ in the world, there are no championships for small noses. Although a competition to identify the smallest nose would seem more logical, because, according to statistics, it is the small external respiratory organs that are the most attractive, at least in Europe.
In China, a small nose has always been considered one of the most significant attributes of beauty. However, in recent years, small shapes have become unfashionable in Asia: due to the desire to resemble Europeans, Chinese women make their small noses wider, resorting to rhinoplasty or special inserts. In physiognomy, a person with a small nose is considered purposeful and efficient, as well as easily enduring troubles.
How to determine your nose shape
Do you want to determine your nose shape? Pick up a mirror and get to work.
- What is the bridge of your nose like: flat, with a hump, depressed?
- Is the tip up or down? Round or sharp?
- Are the wings narrow or wide?
- Is your nose long or not?
- Narrow or wide? And if it’s wide, then only at the base or in the area of the back and bridge of the nose too?
Have you considered everything? Now choose which of the seven most popular nose shapes yours resembles.
Complications and adverse reactions
The results are unsatisfactory if the patient chooses an inexperienced specialist. Complications most often arise due to non-compliance with the basic recommendations of the plastic surgeon.
The nature of scarring directly depends on the individual characteristics of the patient’s body. The statistical probability of the occurrence of various defects after surgery is 20-25%.
The result of rhinoplasty of a long nose on a girl
Most often, complications that arise during surgery to return the nose to its correct shape can be divided into 2 groups:
- functional;
- aesthetic.
The first category includes complications due to which the patient’s breathing is impaired. These are hematomas, deviated septum, severe swelling and disruption of the integrity of the ethmoid bone.
Aesthetic complications include sudden deformation of the organ. In this case, usually the violation of proportions does not threaten the patient’s health in any way. If the surgeon does not have the proper qualifications and experience, there is a high risk of damage to the cartilage and bone structure of the organ.
Medical error can lead to the formation of rough adhesions or keloid scars. To eliminate the defect, repeated surgery will be required. Patients with poor blood clotting may develop bleeding during surgery. The complication is treated with medication.
Side effects that occur during the recovery period:
- Pain in the eyes and nose. Any operation is accompanied by injury to soft tissues. The discomfort usually goes away on its own as the skin heals.
- Callus. Most often it forms in the area of the bridge of the nose. Usually resolves on its own.
- Temperature surges. This is a normal reaction of the body to general anesthesia. The indicators stabilize within 24-72 hours.
- Swelling and hematomas. They also occur due to soft tissue injury. Complications may be accompanied by temporary asymmetry of the organ.
In the first hours after rhinoplasty, the nose usually becomes numb.
After blood circulation is restored, the complication goes away on its own. If the patient neglects the rules of asepsis and antisepsis, then the risk of infection entering the wound is quite high. Pathogenic microorganisms can provoke suppuration, which leads to necrosis of cartilage, bone tissue and skin. If the sutures diverge, repeated surgery is required.
