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Can revision surgery restore my nose's original proportions and flatten its shape? (Photo)

Diligent783212Jun 6, 2024
Given that I was born with an abnormal nose missing cartilage on the radix and had a primary surgery to address breathing problems which resulted in my nose becoming very small and button-shaped, can a revision surgery restore the original proportions of my nose and make it flatter or given the current conditions of my nose would a second surgery not de advised?

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