My nose look pretty straight from side view but it curves down when i smile. Why is this the case? May be the reason is i'm asian so my nose cannot be straight like caucasian. I'd like to hear the explanation from professionals. Is surgery the only option?
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October 22, 2022
Answer: Why does my nose curves down when I smile? Do I have nonsurgical options?
Thank you for your question. It is possible to slightly reduce the appearance of the dorsal hump and make minimal changes to the tip during a rhinoplasty procedure. Nasal rasps can be used to safely file down the cartilage while preserving the rest of your nose structure.
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