UPDATED Nose Size Reduction via Softmaxing Guide

xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

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...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
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And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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Saving this thread. Hopefuel for Individuals who have thicker noses.
 
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Tip of my nose is literally ball shaped jfl, maybe I’ll try this
 
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Thank you for the guide, I'll be sure to try it out in the near future. Off topic, but
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mainly a bit of coloring from supplements but thats about it tbh
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what kind of coloring supplements have you been taking? I'm thinking that I need more facial redness.
 
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Thank you for the guide, I'll be sure to try it out in the near future. Off topic, but

what kind of coloring supplements have you been taking? I'm thinking that I need more facial redness.
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carotenoids, so astaxanthin, lycopene and beta-carotene:p
 
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how about betamethasone instead of hydrocortisone 🤔
 
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Tribilin said:
how about betamethasone instead of hydrocortisone 🤔
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could work since its a corticosteroid, but you have to take caution ofc. is it that much different from hc?
 
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could work since its a corticosteroid, but you have to take caution ofc. is it that much different from hc?
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I've read that it's much stronger than the HC, so I guess.
 
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I've read that it's much stronger than the HC, so I guess.
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u can try and update. hc works just fine, u dont wanna overdose on this shit either. lmk how it goes bhai:p
 
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thx dude
 
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is it normal for my nose to tingle throughout the day after wiping it off
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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needed this for my jew nose
 
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high iq post
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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Literally BOTB worthy. Due to nose bloat in the lower region I get the Jewish nose jokes irl, even though it’s not hooked. I just came across some 1% in the house. Will implement this into my looksmaxxing routine :feelsgood::feelsgood: much love nigga
 
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i cant get 1% hc in my country without prescription. will 0.5 still get me results?
 
xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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should i even bother if im over 15% bf or should i lean out first?
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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gonna try this although, your before and after gif is cool your lip width changes aswell so I think some of the results are just lighting + a debloated look
 
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Did your nose ascend more since you posted this?
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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I feel like your part 2 is too small at the top and looked normal before

But I can't see the whole face :feelswat:

Mogger thread tho
 
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Wow Both
Deserved tbh
Did your nose ascend more since you posted this?
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tbh ever since then ive noticed that even while i dont apply hc, it still retains a smaller size, but ive been on it for over 8 months now, so its no surprise to me.
nose consistently shrinks every time i apply it nos and it never failed me:p
 
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xnj said:
tbh ever since then ive noticed that even while i dont apply hc, it still retains a smaller size, but ive been on it for over 8 months now, so its no surprise to me.
nose consistently shrinks every time i apply it nos and it never failed me:p
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Mirinnn:heart:
What do you think I can achieve roughly
My nose is 40cm my is tip really bulbous.
Can I get to 35cm longterm?
 
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Why not apply it in the morning? You want your cortisol to be high in ghe morning.
 
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bookmarked
 
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Why not apply it in the morning? You want your cortisol to be high in ghe morning.
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And would it hurt to just not use ashwaganda? What can possibly happen
 
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thats what i did
btw didnt know youre still around bhai
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Yeah man its been a minute, i took a huge break

What have u been up to lately
 
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Yeah man its been a minute, i took a huge break

What have u been up to lately
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stepped my game up with looksmaxing. i already pretty much softmaxed to potential and am about to hop on cycle to help my nuked dht to try and escape the prettyboy pit, but no fkn local pharmacy sells syringes so i gotta order them
also boutta diy rpe, so another big thread is coming in a few months:p

btw ur eyelid threads were one of the first ones i read on the forum back in the day and they actually helped me quite a bit
 
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xnj said:
stepped my game up with looksmaxing. i already pretty much softmaxed to potential and am about to hop on cycle to help my nuked dht to try and escape the prettyboy pit, but no fkn local pharmacy sells syringes so i gotta order them
also boutta diy rpe, so another big thread is coming in a few months:p

btw ur eyelid threads were one of the first ones i read on the forum back in the day and they actually helped me quite a bit
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Yeah idgaf what anyone says, eyelid pulling works

I have completely hooded eyes now


Yeah but i’ve mostly been rotting, i leaned down to a true 15% body fat and i’m just gonna chill there and enjoy life until my face is done developing
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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Thanks, now mix this with botox and cheap soft septoplasty/fillers
 
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stepped my game up with looksmaxing. i already pretty much softmaxed to potential and am about to hop on cycle to help my nuked dht to try and escape the prettyboy pit, but no fkn local pharmacy sells syringes so i gotta order them
also boutta diy rpe, so another big thread is coming in a few months:p

btw ur eyelid threads were one of the first ones i read on the forum back in the day and they actually helped me quite a bit
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What will be your next cycle like, started at 250mg T with Fin, but felt a little of hairloss, gonna mix with dht nuke roids
 
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ShawarmaFilth said:
Yeah idgaf what anyone says, eyelid pulling works

I have completely hooded eyes now


Yeah but i’ve mostly been rotting, i leaned down to a true 15% body fat and i’m just gonna chill there and enjoy life until my face is done developing
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Is there any pulling methods working on your experience
 
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Tenzen Thenziro said:
Is there any pulling methods working on your experience
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thumb pulling worked for me and i made a thread on it, but i feel like it varies from person to person tbh
 
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didnt he do that to eyebrows tho?
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Fuck yeah, gonna do it to, but i am a fucking brokie, if i had money would ascend hard.
 
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  • Skin Thinning: Hydrocortisone thins the skin over time, which can make the nose look worse in the long run (more veins showing, uneven texture).
  • Rebound Effect: When you stop using it, the swelling can come back, sometimes worse than before.
  • Rosacea & Irritation: Prolonged use can trigger rosacea-like breakouts or skin sensitivity.
  • HPA Axis Disruption: Long-term hydrocortisone use can mess with your body’s stress hormone regulation, leading to fatigue, poor sleep, and other issues.
  • Permanent Damage: If the skin thins too much, it might not recover fully, leading to permanent redness or visible capillaries.
 
IOS said:
  • Skin Thinning: Hydrocortisone thins the skin over time, which can make the nose look worse in the long run (more veins showing, uneven texture).
  • Rebound Effect: When you stop using it, the swelling can come back, sometimes worse than before.
  • Rosacea & Irritation: Prolonged use can trigger rosacea-like breakouts or skin sensitivity.
  • HPA Axis Disruption: Long-term hydrocortisone use can mess with your body’s stress hormone regulation, leading to fatigue, poor sleep, and other issues.
  • Permanent Damage: If the skin thins too much, it might not recover fully, leading to permanent redness or visible capillaries.
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ye i said all this in the thread
 
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xnj said:
By no means is this medical advice. Even though the risks are relatively low, everyone is different and some people may respond to this differently than others (although as I said, the majority should be fine).


"Wait, have you had a nose job?",
two girls that I met at a casino asked me as I got talking to them.
I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that because, although I knew that this method works, I did not realize, until then, just how much my nose has ascended thanks to it.

Hence,
I present to you, by far, one of the most underrated looksmaxes on this forum.

The reason why I'm making an updated version is not only due to what I've said above, but also because I have learned a lot more on this topic since I've made the original thread.

(B&A's at the end alongside some other stuff)​




Table Of Contents:​

Hydrocortisone Info & Proper Usage
Preserving Your HPA Axis
Quick Word on Retinoids (see spoiler)
My Progress & Testimonials




Hydrocortisone Info:​

I have already talked about this in the first thread, but I will repeat it anyways in a concise way:

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a topical corticosteroid (again, no, not the "scary" anabolic/androgenic steroid for any giga high inhibcels) used to treat inflammation, redness, swelling, etc.

One of its side effects is thinning of skin, which is exactly why it is so effective when it comes to shrinking your nose.

Potential Side Effects of 1% Hydrocortisone (uncommon, mild):

- Skin atrophy (1)
- Rosacea-like eruptions (1)

If you experience any of these, take a break or hop off for good.



Proper Usage of Hydrocortisone:​

Apply two pea-sized drops of 1% hydrocortisone cream onto your nose and spread evenly around the cartilage, including the bottom of the nose. I recommend you do not go above the tip of the nose and onto the nose bridge, as we do not want skin thinning there, as it can make the dorsa more prominent. Rub the cream in thoroughly, after which, remove any excess HC from around the nose, but do keep a layer of it on the desired area for about five minutes, then take that off as well. After a few minutes, if not straight away, water may start leeching out of the top of your nose, which is technically a good thing, so just keep wiping it off, that should persist to up to 15 minutes. The effects of hydrocortisone should last for up to an entire day.



Hydrocortisone Regimen:​

Get your body used to it. First, apply the cream for two weeks straight, once a day, no matter what. Results most likely won't be very significant from the very first time you apply it.
After that is done, only apply it when you need your nose to shrink, such as when you're going out.




Hydrocortisone's Effects on Your HPA Axis:​

If you want to know exactly what you HPA axis is, go look it up. In short terms, it is a system of glands that regulates your stress response and involves the following organs:


Some people have asked me things along the lines of "but xnj, what about you HPA axis, won't that get fucked with while you're on it?".

So here is the answer to this question:​

Hydrocortisone raises cortisol. However, one may think that it does not do it to an extent, especially in such low, almost negligible dosages, where it has some sort of effect on the rest of your body, right? Wrong. After prolonged use, your body will feel the slight change and will adapt to it, potentially causing you a bit of trouble.



Preserving Your HPA Axis:
​
Since HC raises your cortisol, we need something that lowers it. Here is where Ashwagandha comes into play. You know how people claim it has "testosterone-boosting" effects? Well that is the case because it lowers your cortisol (which is what can stagnate test production, hence the claims).

Take 500-800mg (depending on your brand's dosage per pill) right before you apply the cream. You can keep doing that for about 8 weeks, after which I suggest you take a 4-week break from ashwagandha, whilst also slightly lowering your HC usage. After that, you can resume just as usual.



Since I've mentioned it in my first thread, I will not be giving any in-depth advice on retinoids in this thread, as all you need to do to make your nose shrink from them, is follow their usual regimens. All I'm going to say is that it does shrink the nose in most cases, however not all skin complexions/conditions are predisposed to said shrinkage. But whether to use it or not - is up to you. Take a dermatologist's advice, or at the very least, find reputable threads here if you do want to use it (I'm on about general usage btw, not exclusively for the nose).

​



My Progress & Testimonials:

My progress so far, although it looks even better IRL:

View attachment 3495011
(I know the lighting is different, but the angles and the distance from the camera are the exact same, look at the mouth shape, for example)



Other People:

View attachment 3495016

View attachment 3495017


View attachment 3495019

View attachment 3495020

View attachment 3495022

View attachment 3495023

...and there's more but honestly I think that's enough for skepticcels
​



And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p​
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Where should I buy the cream
 
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