Why a Straighter Nose Can Also Help You Breathe Better
Stuttgart – November 04, 2026 -- A cosmetic nose correction can also make breathing easier: Dr. Gregor Fuchshuber of Stuttgart's Sophienklinik says about 90 percent of his corrections improve airflow as well as appearance.
Fuchshuber has spent 16 years as a senior physician for plastic and aesthetic surgery at the clinic and operates on up to 200 noses a year. He always looks at the whole face first, because the nose has to work as well as look good.
A straight nasal bridge improves airflow
According to Fuchshuber, a straight bridge creates more favorable flow conditions than a hump or a curve. Air cannot flow around a bend, so it swirls and creates resistance. Once a hump is removed or a drooping tip is lifted, the air moves in a straight, laminar stream. Patients often tell him they had no idea how well one could breathe.