Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, is most often used to improve the appearance of your nose by: Reducing its size Straightening a crooked nose Changing bridge width Correcting the size, shape, or position of your nostrils Eliminating bumps or depressions on the bridge Changing a large, drooping, upturned, or hooked nose tip Correcting nasal asymmetry Nose surgery can also repair damage from an injury, fix structural defects that affect your breathing, or remove polyps.