My nose cartilage is bent and I was wondering what to do with it? (Photos)

May 23, 2018
Asked By:maddiewatmough in New York, NY

My nose cartlige is bent. It looks like an S shape. It makes my nostrils very uneven. My dad has it too so it’s from him. Could I do anything without getting surgery? Are there risks of getting surgery?

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