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Is there any ways/ tips to help repair/strengthen your nose to stop it from collapsing or stopping your septum from wearing away?
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Nasal surgery: There area many maneuvers in rhinoplasty that can be used to give more support to the nose. The septum does not usually wear away except in situations of trauma and also drug use.
Answered 7/16/2014
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