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I Hate my Nose. It's Square and Boxy. Can Anything Be Done? (photo)

JenlynFeb 23, 2013
I've always disliked my nose and the older I get the more it bothers me. The bridge is wide and the top is very boxy. I just don't know how much better it could look and if it would be worth the cost?

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