Why is there no nose bridge? ——Comprehensive analysis from genetics, development to aesthetic trends
Recently, "no bridge" has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many netizens sharing their troubles with a flat nose, and even generating related emoticons and jokes. This article will analyze this phenomenon from a scientific perspective and attach hot topic data in the past 10 days for reference.
1. Three main reasons for having no nose bridge
| Type | Proportion | Specific performance |
|---|---|---|
| genetic factors | 68% | Parents have low and flat nose bridges and insufficient cartilage development |
| developmental abnormalities | 25% | Nasal trauma or vitamin D deficiency in infancy and early childhood |
| Aesthetic differences | 7% | Subjective judgment based on aesthetic standards of high nose bridge |
2. Recent hot topics (last 10 days)
| platform | topic | amount of discussion | heat peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| #The trouble of not having a bridge of nose# | 128,000 | July 15 | |
| little red book | "Save the Makeup Technique for a Flat Nose" | 53,000 | July 18 |
| Douyin | No nose bridge vs high nose bridge comparison challenge | 98 million views | July 20 |
| Station B | Popular science video on nose bridge development | 420,000 | July 16 |
3. Scientific explanation of nose bridge development
1.Genetic mechanism:The height of the nose bridge mainly depends on the development of nasal septum cartilage, which is regulated by genes such as SOX9 and GLI3. In Asian populations, the incidence of EDAR gene mutations leading to a lower nose bridge is 3-5 times higher than in European populations.
2.Development process:The bridge of the human nose develops rapidly during adolescence, and takes shape between the ages of 15 and 17 for women and between 17 and 19 for men. Lack of trace elements such as calcium and zinc can affect cartilage development.
3.Regional differences:Global nose bridge height distribution data shows that the average nose bridge height in Northern Europe (12.3mm) > Southern Europe (10.1mm) > East Asia (7.8mm) > Sub-Saharan Africa (6.5mm).
4. Changes in social aesthetic trends
In recent years, there has been an aesthetic trend of "removing the high bridge of the nose". The survey shows:
| Year | Prefer a high nose bridge ratio | Prefer natural nose proportions |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73% | 27% |
| 2024 | 58% | 42% |
5. Improvement suggestions
1.Non-surgical methods:Nose bridge massage (needs to last for more than 6 months), cosmetic makeup, orthotics (valid for those under 18 years old)
2.Medical treatment:Hyaluronic acid filling (lasts for 6-12 months), costal cartilage rhinoplasty (permanent)
3.Psychological adjustment:70% of respondents said their confidence increased after accepting their nose shape
Conclusion:No bridge of nose is not only a normal manifestation of biological characteristics, but also a manifestation of diverse aesthetics. Rather than getting overly anxious, focus on overall facial coordination. As the recently popular topic of "combinatorics of facial features" says: "Perfectness is not a single part, but a harmonious proportion."
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