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6 months post op - what could be causing asymmetrical nostrils? (photos)

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Bright705400Jan 20, 2024

I had rhinoplasty more than 6 months ago now. It was a closed rhinoplasty. My doctor says its just scarring but i wanted to get more opinons

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