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Is It Possible to Permanently Flare Nostrils?

Michael4404Jun 23, 2012
I think my nostrils are too narrow for my face, it looks really good when I flare out my nostrils. it kinda evens out my face. so I was just wondering if there is anyway to make my nostril size the way I want them.

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Dr. Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS
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Answered on Nov 18, 2014
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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Answered on Jun 29, 2012
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