Its purpose is to improve the external appearance of the nose by removing a hump, refining the tip, straightening the bridge, or making the nose appear smaller and more balanced with the rest of the face.
—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while straightening your right leg.
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