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My nose is ruined due to severe sinus infections. Is it possible to get nose back to its previous shape?

Anon495873Nov 3, 2014
Past year I had severe allergies/sinus infections, and pulled/tugged on my nose as a result due to bad habit. My nose got stretched and wider, so I pinched the sides to try to get it more narrow, like its old shape. Now the nose appears worse than before, and much pointier. I regret doing this..Is there any way to get the nose back to its original shape, which i loved and complimented my face perfectly? I am getting anxiety, I no longer look like myself in the mirror. I fear I've ruined my nose

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Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
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Answered on Nov 11, 2014
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