UPDATED Nose Size Reduction via Softmaxing Guide

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?
u mean mm?
5mm alar reduction does sound realistic but youre also gonna see pretty crazy results at bulbousity reduction
 
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u mean mm?
5mm alar reduction does sound realistic but youre also gonna see pretty crazy results at bulbousity reduction
Alright thanks
Would you recommend any specific brand for hydrocortisone ?
 
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Alright thanks
Would you recommend any specific brand for hydrocortisone ?
not really, as long as u dont get fake shit (very very unlikely) at 1% conc, u gonna be fine
 
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Congratulations on another BOTB thread, well deserved :feelsokman:
 
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PUBMED sources included 😍😍
 
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If we stopped using it thinning effect of nose would be gone no?
yes by definition this is a temporary side effect, the thiniing is minimal and there are other ways it will make it inflammed ,rhino is the only way
 
yes by definition this is a temporary side effect, the thiniing is minimal and there are other ways it will make it inflammed ,rhino is the only way
ofc theres still gonna be that one nigga that comes here and calls cope:lul:
ofc the major changes are temporary, but the whole point of this is to use it as a part of ur skincare routine
this is a nose “debloat” method, that actually yields great results without any major intrusion
 
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1. Your nose shape is determined by your cartilage.
2. Hydrocortisone cannot shrink or affect cartilage.
3. Kys retard
 
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are you not supposed to use hydrocortisones/other topical steroids daily?

I heard someone say that if you use them daily ur body builds resistance and the affects go away.. is this true? how can we cope with this.
 
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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




And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p
Interesting, I don't think I would need it for my nose tho. But I do wonder if it would help with my baby cheeks, I'm like 22, 177cm weighting 53kg with "theoretical" low body fat percentage and there isn't much definition on that area even, though I have some prominent cheekbones. Also maybe it would help thin the are that connects your jaw to your neck? Helping to give that jawline shadow, anyway gr8 post!
 
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are you not supposed to use hydrocortisones/other topical steroids daily?

I heard someone say that if you use them daily ur body builds resistance and the affects go away.. is this true? how can we cope with this.
nah i been using it for like 8-9 months now (i lost track) and it still does wonders
the increase in cortisol is too low for ur body to get used to that
as i said in the thread, its pretty much just ur hpa axis that may get used to it
so u sould be fine in the long run
 
nah i been using it for like 8-9 months now (i lost track) and it still does wonders
the increase in cortisol is too low for ur body to get used to that
as i said in the thread, its pretty much just ur hpa axis that may get used to it
so u sould be fine in the long run
ok so using it daily is fine? ill prob take some breaks here and there
 
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Interesting, I don't think I would need it for my nose tho. But I do wonder if it would help with my baby cheeks, I'm like 22, 177cm weighting 53kg with "theoretical" low body fat percentage and there isn't much definition on that area even, though I have some prominent cheekbones. Also maybe it would help thin the are that connects your jaw to your neck? Helping to give that jawline shadow, anyway gr8 post!
never tried that tbh, ure free to experiment. there are quite a few factors affecting ur hollows (or lack thereof), so look into those (im too lazy to recall all of them jfl)
 
never tried that tbh, ure free to experiment. there are quite a few factors affecting ur hollows (or lack thereof), so look into those (im too lazy to recall all of them jfl)
Yeah might give it a try, though I do need to debloat first (my daily 1.5 liters of coca cola intake with the most salt rich diet mankind has ever seen doesnt help bloating from what I heard) Anyway great post miring botb. :feelsgood:
 
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Yeah might give it a try, though I do need to debloat first (my daily 1.5 liters of coca cola intake with the most salt rich diet mankind has ever seen doesnt help bloating from what I heard) Anyway great post miring botb. :feelsgood:
appreciate it man, best of luck!:p
 
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seems real enough, will try and if its a failo i will send you to gandy heaven myself :forcedsmile:
 
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shouldve included accutane bhai, check this its crazy (my only lifefuel rn)
1743324722328

hydrocortisone effects just last about an hour for me, uk whats up?
 
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@xnj Great thread, so i apply it in these areas ?
Comform it pls.
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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




And that's it! I hope this helps you all and I will see you guys again very soon:p
Finally , a thread that helps me cope w my bulbous nigger nose :p
 
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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
I didnt read all of it but i will rep for the effort
 
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shouldve included accutane bhai, check this its crazy (my only lifefuel rn)
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hydrocortisone effects just last about an hour for me, uk whats up?
i talked about retinoinds both in this thread briefly, and in the old guide

idk whats up w cortisone lasting that little for u, it may slightly vary from person to person but as i said, an hour is way too little.
try bumping up the concentration a tad bit or switching brands maybe?
 
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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
or maybe get a nose job for 3000 dollars and heal in a week, imagine doing allat when you can have a nose job and that's the easiest hardmaxx ever, and nose is cope btw
 
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or maybe get a nose job for 3000 dollars and heal in a week, imagine doing allat when you can have a nose job and that's the easiest hardmaxx ever, and nose is cope btw
imagine softmaxing!
 
imagine softmaxing!
litteraly, waste of time, a man should be able to wake up do nothing and look like a bonified chad, high effort tho i feel ashamed for criticising u
 
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litteraly, waste of time, a man should be able to wake up do nothing and look like a bonified chad, high effort tho i feel ashamed for criticising u
u can say the same about all of looksmaxing tho

just be chad

also dont be ashamed, its .org:p
 
u can say the same about all of looksmaxing tho

just be chad
i mean some people are litteraly one nose job away from chad, or one surgery away anyways.. so a nose job would be more efficient, faster and for life, even though ive seen some mfs say it lasts for a year and u need to correct it constantly
 
i mean some people are litteraly one nose job away from chad, or one surgery away anyways.. so a nose job would be more efficient, faster and for life, even though ive seen some mfs say it lasts for a year and u need to correct it constantly
if youre one nose job away from chad, then… youre already chad
 
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thats like hhtn/cl + different expressions and other differences contribute to how good his side looks ngl
so if u cover the nose up, youll see that in the after pic he still looks better
either way, this is an extreme example, but good ass ascension
also hydrocortisone would NOT help that dude anyways, it cannot change bone/nose shape, only nose SIZE
 
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where do i source it?
 
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I bought betamethasone instead of hydrocortisone , should I be worried
 
I bought betamethasone instead of hydrocortisone , should I be worried
its wayyy more potent so idk
i mean u can be 0 inhib and try it but if there are side effects then obviously dont continue
 
its wayyy more potent so idk
i mean u can be 0 inhib and try it but if there are side effects then obviously dont continue
i tried hydrocortisone and it didnt work , mind you my nose skin is thick
 
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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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
Is 0.5% strength fine
 
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
Wow really? Are you telling us the truth
 
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