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Why does my nose look shorter & flat? Nostrils look like slits (Photos)

February 17, 2024
Asked By:lovegee in Kilsby, England, United Kingdom

My surgeon is not minimising all my concerns. My nose looks small and flat. Nostrils are asymmetrical and nose upturned. Am i just imagining this? I have 2 big stitches on side of nose. Dont know why.my nose looks wider, piggy. My nostrils also look smaller. This was done by man with 20 years exp.

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Answer: You appear to have a pleasing nasal tip appearance after rhinoplasty surgery.

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