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Possible to Make Nose "Stronger" to Match Jawline?

Jude14Jun 18, 2010
What's the problem with my nose and is it easy to resolve? I wish to know what the exact problem is with my nose? I know I have a small dorsal hump as well. What can be done to make my nose look nicer and maybe fit bitter with my face as well? I think it would benefit from being stronger, to match my jaw, maybe?

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