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Would an alar rim graft suit my nose? My nostril are becoming more flared with age

February 18, 2023
Asked By:marvees999 in England, United Kingdom

I have a bump on the tip of my nose that has got more pronounced with age. I have flared nostrils anyway but I think this has caused the right side to be more pronounced. Overall I’m happy with the size of my nose but not the tip or flared nostrils.

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Answer: Nasal cartilage grafting

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