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I feel like my nostrils seem larger after rhinoplasty and nose looks wider when I smile. Is there a way to fix this? (Photo)

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I had rhinoplasty and septiplasty about 6 weeks ago. I loved my nose about 3 weeks after surgery (see below) and now 6 weeks after, it looks like my nose is a bit wider and my nostrils are wider and more apparent. I don't think healing time will make my nostrils smaller again. Could swelling have increased because of allergies and dry weather? Is there a less invasive surgery to fix this? Maybe it's all in my head. Opinions are appreciated.

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