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Are the footplates of my medial crura splayed and how do I fix the "baby" asymmetrical nostrils? (photos)

September 16, 2022
Asked By:henry1092 in Atlanta, GA

My nostrils don't have the teardrop shape and my footplates look like they have separated and collapsed and are hidden behind the alae, so I now have an acute nasolabial angle instead of a 95-100 degree angle. Would you suture the footplates together for strength? What do you think are the major problems with my lower lateral cartilages and septum?

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