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Is it possible to raise alar/nostril rim without adding length to the nose? (photos)

Bright4840Feb 6, 2022
Hello. I had rhinoplasty over 7 months ago. I am unhappy with it because of the lack of columellar show/ upturned nostril angle. However I don’t think that my nose should be lengthened. I think that the base of my nose looks too flat from all angles Is it possible to just raise the nostril rim / change the nostril angle without actually adding length to the nose?

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