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Is pinching my nose a good example of the look I want to achieve through alarplasty?

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dojacat is mommyMar 12, 2022

I have nostrils that are kinda wide and flaring. I found that my ideal nose looks like my nose a few seconds after I pinch it. Would this be achievable just through alarplasty and would it be a good example to show to whoever will do the surgery. I don't care about the side profile just the front.

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