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Is there any combination of surgical/non surgical approaches to create the appearance of natural-looking alar rim? (Photos)

August 27, 2023
Asked By:Oceanview1027 in Oceanside, CA

My alarplasty turned out poorly. It looks like the nostrils are stuck to the skin with no rim. Is there any combination of surgical or non surgical approaches that can be used to create the appearance of a natural looking alar rim?

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