Can Botox Straighten my Nose?

Question

I wanted to know if Botox can straighten the tip of my nose. Is it possible? Please see photo here.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Dear Rachel,
When you say "straighten the tip of my nose", do you mean that you want to rotate your tip up a bit?
In either scenario, I would say that BOTOX would not be a good option.
Please let me know if I could be of further assistance to you.
Best regards.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Botox is a neurotoxin, preventing nerve and muscle fibers in a localized area from communicating.  Since the positioning of the nose at rest is not related to muscle activity, Botox will not provide any benefit in straightening a curvature.  However, as other posters have noted, the "snarling" position of the nasal tip while smiling can be improved by treating the depressor septi nasi muscles with a few units of Botox.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Botox is not used to straighten a nose but it can sometimes soften a plunging tip with animation when injected just below the columella.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

No, I would not recommend Botox for use to straighten nose. Botox should not be considered a substitute for what a typical rhinoplasty (nose job) would do. 
I would recommend discussing this case with a board certified plastic surgeon, and I would not recommend Botox to straighten the nose.

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD · Answer

It is not possible to see exactly what deviation of your nose you refer to from the photograph provided.  Regardless, Botox would not correct a nasal deviation.

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