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Why is the left side of my nose skinnier than the right side after nose job? (Photos)

gizemkk__Dec 28, 2023
It’s been 5-6 months since I had my nose done. My problem is that my left side is skinnier than the right side. I don’t know if it’s because of the swelling and because my nose was broken before the surgery and I had it done because my nose bridge was crooked. My nostrils are symmetrical but my nose tip isn’t.

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