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I have bulbous cartilage on one side of my nose; what is the treatment? (photo)

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anniekaitlynMay 22, 2017

The asymmetry is exclusive to the cartilage (as far as I can tell). It also affects the size on my nostril (larger on my right side). Would this require a traditional nose job?

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