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I have had septoplasty 12 days back and look like a pig with uneven nostrils. Will this change?

February 22, 2015
Asked By:sweetpea18 in Malaysia

 I hve had septoplasty 12 days back and look like a pig wth uneven nostrils. will this change. I'm totally depressed and horror plus my smile has changed.

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Answer: Nasal changes after septoplasty

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