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Very Abnormal Thick Nasal Bone?

haleyjoeOct 12, 2012
the top bone is so thick it makes me have sunken dark eyes and a big thick ugly nose. could I get surgery to thin out the bones/side bridge and get rid of my drooping tip and sunken eyes?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Oct 24, 2012
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Dr. Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
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Answered on Oct 12, 2012
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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