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Am I a good candidate for alarplasty? (Photo)

Hello Doctors, I am thinking of undergoing alarplasty soon. My main concern is with the flare of my nostrils and their difference in sizes. I don't want to undergo any other procedures which are more invasive. Do you think the results would look natural if I was just to undergo alarplasty? Also how long would it take me to recover? The image at the top far right is roughly what I wish to achieve. Thank You.

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