Excess cartilage of the tip of the nose
Injury to the nose
Long noses with no cartilaginous support at the tip of the nose
Decreased flexibility of ligaments and connective tissues due to aging
Non-surgical procedures such as injections may cause loss of nasal tip support, resulting in a drooping nose.
Loss of calcium (osteoporosis) of the jaw (the bone that supports the tip of the nose and upper teeth) can also cause a drooping nose.
Stretching of the nasal muscles towards the tip of the nose