The claim
「Pinching the nose bridge makes it taller」
Verdict
MythNose shape is genetic. Pinching does nothing except risk mucosal injury and ear infections.
Sources
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

