Do Nose Reshaping Devices Work? I Am Trying to Correct an Asymmetrical Nose Tip. (photo)

Based on your photo, rhinoplasty surgery may be considered for achieving a narrower and more symetrical nasal tip appearance. I do not believe in magic - it is completely hocus pocus. Caveat emptor! Dr Joseph

Cartilage is resilient and will go back to it's original form right after taking any devices off. The only cartilage shaping device that works is when a baby is born with a deformed ear. Placing a device on the ear for a few months can create a more normal shape. This is when the cartialge is still forming. After babies are 6 months old, even these devices do not work.

An effective means of shaping the nose is surgery or filler rhinoplasty. Devices using pressure from the outside of the nose would not have any affect on the cartilage of the nose, and would probably only cause some bruising or irritation from continuous pressure on the skin. 
As a rule of thumb, if you are considering permanent cosmetic changes to your face (i.e. the shape of your nose, in this case), you should never attempt to make these changes yourself. The risks will always significantly outweigh any rewards, and you could permanently injure yourself or cause irreversible damage to your face. Trust your face to a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

These types of reshaping devices are not effective and could even be dangerous in some cases, as they could cause injury to the skin, bone, cartilage, or soft tissue. In many cases, nasal asymmetries can be corrected through non-surgical treatments or even very quick and easy minor surgical procedures under local anesthesia. There are many different options available, but I generally recommend to avoid any type of nose reshaping device.
Be sure to consult with a rhinoplasty expert before attempting any nasal changes.
All the best,

Hi there and many thanks for your interesting case. I often improve nose symmetry using dermal filler injections during non-surgical rhinoplasty. However, I would not recommend the use of any 'nose magic' devices as there is simply no evidence to suggest they work. Hope this helps and best wishes, Dr Rupert