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Is it possible to get alarplasty on one nostril to make nose more symmetrical? (Photo)

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sashadiorApr 24, 2016
I feel like on of my nostrils is bigger than the other. It really annoys mr, and I feel like my nose looks crooked because of it. I was thinking is alar plasty on nostril a good option of do I need a rinoplasty. I have attached images from all angle's.

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