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What’s wrong with my nose and what type of surgery would help? (Photos)

MR1111Aug 18, 2021

My nose has always been on the wider side. It’s very short, looks very triangular from the side, and looks unsymmetrical from the front. I often have snoring problems when I sleep. Could this be a deviated septum? What type of surgery would help my nose?

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