Noticed that older people have ears and nose seemed more? It turns out that with age they really grow – this fact surprises and causes curiosity. IA EAOMEDIA analyzes what is happening with cartilage and why this is a natural process.
With age, the ears and nose really increase-this is because of the cartilage-they do not stop growing, albeit slowly. The skin and fabrics around are also stretched, and the effect of “increase” is obtained. Scientists say this is normal after 30 – 40 years.
The reason in hormones and gravity, with age, collagen decreases, and cartilage continues to develop. The nose can grow a couple of millimeters in a decade, the ears – a little more. In the elderly, this is noticeable, especially if you compare with young photos. Experts advise not to worry – this is part of the natural process.
