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Nose Tip Droops when Smiling, is This a Hyper Active Muscle?

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My nose tip droops a little anyway but that doesn't really bother me. When I smile it droops down a lot and my nostrils also seem to flare. Is this caused by a hyperactive muscle and can it easily be fixed?

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