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It is possible to remove droopy nostrils and revise my lip lift scar and indentation? (Photo)

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lilit_yan311Feb 18, 2024

(Photo reversed) is it possible to remove droopy nostril on right and revise lip lift scar and indentation (right side) successfully? (If so, kindly leave your contact info)

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