I'm really considering getting rhinoplasty for my hanging columella. I might also have deviated septum because i find it hard to breath sometimes especially through the left nostril. I dont want to tamper with my nose eg. make it big or small or what ever. I just want it fixed to normal if that makes sense. More symmetrical. I'll post some pictures i think it'll explain things a lot better than i can. How much am i looking to pay for the surgery?
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Thank you for your question. Yes, a Rhinoplasty procedure called a Alarplasty or Weir Resection can be done to reduce nostril size.
However there are serious issues that you must consider:
Reducing nostril size may reduce ability to breath through your nose
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