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How to reduce the alar skin? (photo)

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candykane09Jan 5, 2025

I’ve had a rhinoplasty but the lower part of my nose is still wide. One doctor told me that only steroid injections can reduce the size of my nose but I’ve seen a doctor online perform surgery specifically for this problem. What options do I have to reduce the size of my ala.? There’s been so much contradiction on this topic and want to know what could actually be done.

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