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- Wider than average nose compared to your phenotype generally indicates better androgen levels.
- Wide nose, like a protrusive brow, is an adaptation to help increase your inspiratory capacity.
- Indicates a wider maxilla, so better zygos, wider IPD, lips, palate, etc.
The issue only arises when there's a disharmony between any of the aforemnetioned features, so a nose that is too wide compared to the rest of your face essentially.
There's a reason why wide noses are a death sentence for women but aren't a failo for men
Example of good maxillary width:
Too much maxillary width:
- Wide nose, like a protrusive brow, is an adaptation to help increase your inspiratory capacity.
- Indicates a wider maxilla, so better zygos, wider IPD, lips, palate, etc.
The issue only arises when there's a disharmony between any of the aforemnetioned features, so a nose that is too wide compared to the rest of your face essentially.
There's a reason why wide noses are a death sentence for women but aren't a failo for men
Example of good maxillary width:
Too much maxillary width: