I'm Hispanic/Italian and have a bulbous tip & flared nostrils. Will getting a nostril reduction effect my breathing? (photos)

June 5, 2014
Asked By:Jessesmith

I'm Hispanic/Italian and I have a bulbous tip and flared nostrils. I've been wanting to get my nose done but I'm terrified that it I get nostril reduction I won't be able to breathe through my nose. When I try to narrow my nostrils with my fingers to see how it might look, it's harder for me to breathe. I don't know if that will have anything to do with how well I'm able to breathe, but I have such bad anxiety over it and I'm scared I won't be able to get the surgery.

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