Do Nose Braces Really Work?

April 8, 2009
Asked By:livetofly22 in minneapolis, mn

I broke my nose when I was younger and have always wanted to get it fixed. You see a lot of ads for 'braces' that can supposedly straighten a nose over time. Do these devices actually work? I know braces on teeth use pressure to effectively move your teeth, so the concept seems plausible.

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May 8, 2009

Answer: It's a scam.

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David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2009

Answer: It's a scam.

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David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 26, 2010

Answer: Nose braces don't work.

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Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSCCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 26, 2010

Answer: Nose braces don't work.

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Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSCCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 7, 2014

Answer: The best way to straighten a nose is with a septorhinoplasty

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November 7, 2014

Answer: The best way to straighten a nose is with a septorhinoplasty

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