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Nose turns down when I smile - Would a rhinoplasty help? (Photos)

I never completely hated my nose till recently i have been fixating on it. Ive always been self conscious of my smile due to my teeth not showing well. I really don’t want to do veneers but someone had mentioned a rhinoplasty may help due to being larger compared to my other features. I am really scared to do a rhinoplasty bc ive heard mixed reviews but when i smile i fixate on how my nose turns down and my bump.

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