Do Nose Braces Really Work?

Unfortunately its a scam. There are external nasal dilators like the nasal strips found in pharmacies. These work by pulling the nostrils apart. There are internal nasal stents that push the nostrils apart and improve breathing. They too work. But unlike dental braces, there isn't yet any which appear to help. The only non-surgical way of improving the appearance of the nose is tissue fillers like Restylane.

The con artists foisting these various nose braces are preying on the public's understanding of orthodontic braces to dupe them into buying these devices for the nose. Unfortunately, there is no nasal equivalent to dental braces. The hyaline cartilage of the nose has suprisingly robust "memory"--meaning that it wants to return to its original shape even after a long period of deformation. One of the most visible marketers of this nonsense has especially ludicrous statements on its... more

There is no good scientific evidence that a brace will straighten the nose over time. Using an external or internal appliance to correct the nose will unlikely be effective.  Even with surgery correction of a twisted nose can be difficult.