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How to add curvature to ala? (Photo)

SakshaMahajanMay 27, 2024

Hi, I had my rhinoplasty 8 months ago. My surgeon did alar base reduction due to which the curvature of my ala got lost and my ala looks flat. How can I cmadd curvature to my ala?

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