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As we age, our ears and noses appear to get bigger, but it’s not due to actual growth. Here’s why:
Gravity: Height doesn’t change significantly after puberty, but ears and noses continue to lengthen. Gravity plays a role in this process. Over time, gravity causes the cartilage in our ears and noses to break down and sag1. So, it’s not that they are growing larger; rather, they are sagging and stretching.
Elasticity Loss: The skin loses elasticity as we age, contributing to sagging and stretching of ear tissue. This effect is more noticeable in some individuals than others.
Earlobes and Earrings: Heavy earrings can accentuate the drooping of earlobes. Women, who often wear longer hairstyles, may be less aware of their ears, while men may notice the change more prominently2.
“My soul is impatient with itself, as with a bothersome child; its restlessness keeps growing and is forever the same. Everything interests me, but nothing holds me.” ― Fernando Pessoa