About 10 months ago I had double jaw surgery which was due to a crossbite. My nose is now off centered with my face. The left nostril droops and is larger than the right. I would like for my nose to be repositioned and the nostrils to be reconfigured. I am going for as close to symmetrical as possible. I had a consultation today with a Surgeon who said that unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done. He explained that its like a house, you can move the walls but not the structure.
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