Noses generally stop growing in early adulthood.
While it may seem like your nose is constantly changing, the actual growth of the nose stops after childhood and the teenage years, possibly extending into early adulthood. Any changes you might see later are not due to the nose itself growing, but instead due to changes in the skin and cartilage, according to the provided reference.
Here’s a breakdown of what happens with nose growth:
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Childhood & Teen Years | Nose growth is active during this time. |
| Early Adulthood | The nose may continue to grow slightly into early adulthood. |
| Later Adulthood | Nose shape changes occur due to alterations in skin and cartilage, not continued growth. |
Key takeaways:
- The nose doesn’t grow indefinitely.
- Changes in later life relate to the way tissues like skin and cartilage change over time, which alter the appearance of the nose.
