So basically my nostrils are weak and small and it's hard to get a sufficient breath in at times and really want to sort it out but was advised by a rhinoplasty surgeon today that if I wanted to get it fixed I would have to quit boxing which I love and want to continue. It would be great help if I could get other perspectives and possible solutions on this problem.
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Hi @daisyb55. Thank you for your questions. An open roof deformity does not cause breathing problems or a post-nasal drip. An open roof deformity means there is a gap on the top of the bridge line between nasal bones and the septum after a dorsal hump removal. A post-nasal drip can be treated...
Your gummy smile appears to be from a long midface which can be repositioned surgically. I recommend consulting with an oral surgeon who specializes in orthognathic surgery.. the oral surgeon can come up with an appropriate plan. If you have surgery on your maxilla it may improve your breathing...
You are a Great Candidate for Rhinoplasty .
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In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are ...