Hello! :) I came across these supposed "devices" that you can use on your nose in order to reshape it. Apparently it's been approved by plastic surgeons because of its positive results. I'm aware, however, that these devices do take some time for results to appear. My question is, do they actually work in your opinions? I have a snub nose, & I wanted to define it a little more. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)
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Answer: External compressive devices do not lead to long-term changes in the shape of somebody's nose.
If you have dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose that is severe, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you could see what to expect after surgery. Sometimes people are candidates for permanent non-surgical nose job...
When somebody has a wide nasal tip appearance, we do not recommend non-surgical nose job treatments. It may be intuitive that injecting volume into a wide nasal tip may not lead to a narrower appearance. If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, please consider...
When somebody has a crooked nasal appearance due to an indentation in the sidewall of their nose, adding volume to the concave side often leads to a straighter nasal appearance. Please consider me asking you a question with photographs for a more definitive answer. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph