The claim

「Pinching the nose bridge makes it taller」

Verdict

Myth

Nose shape is genetic. Pinching does nothing except risk mucosal injury and ear infections.

Sources

  1. 科学辟谣 · China Science Rumor-Refutation Platform (CAST & National Health Commission)

    科学辟谣平台(中国科协 · 国家卫生健康委员会等主办). (2019/09/24). 听说捏鼻梁可以变「高鼻梁」?该说法缺乏科学依据. https://piyao.kepuchina.cn/h5/rumordetail?id=ALQR

    Direct source · Government / official agency · checked 2026-08-02

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