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Alarplasty revision? 1 year post-op & think nostrils are uneven & flaring/wide (Photos)

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Jubilant969430Jul 25, 2022

Hello. So a year ago I had alarplasty done, but I still think my nostrils are uneven and kind of flaring and wide. I consultedt three surgeons, two of them said I didn't need another alarplasty the third said I could have a revision. What should I do

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