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Why are there different shapes of the nose? is nose shape genetic?
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Genetic or: Most common is genetic (look at your parents. Nose shape is commonly altered by adult or childhood trauma. If appearance of nose is of concern, see ENT doc or facial plastic surgeon.
Answered 4/13/2015
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