I will be having a Rhin/Septo/Endoscopic Inferior turbinoplasties. I have a deviated septum, so my surgeon said he was going to get the excess septum and use it to add support above my nostrils. When I breathe in air my nose sucks in the skin above my nostrils, so it seems like it's making contact with my septum which restricts my breathing. Is this procured common? Can someone please tell me how this will be performed? Is there a name for it?
Answer: rhinoplasty for nasal collapse upon inspiration. There are 3 types of cartilage grafts that are used to help with the collapsing nose with inspiration.1. Spreader grafts are composed of the patient's own septal cartilage and are inserted along the dorsal septum to push the upper lateral cartilage outward. They help with valve collapse and vestibular stenosis. This also opened up the nasal angle and internal nasal valve to improve air flow and help the nose with collapse 2. Alar Batten grafts are also composed of cartilage from the internal portion of the nose and are inserted at an approximately 45° angle, placed underneath the lower lateral cartilages and inserted underneath the pyriform aperture to hold open the collapsing lower lateral cartilages.3, Alar rim grafts are thinner cartilage grafts also harvested from internal nasal septal cartilage and are inserted right along the alar rim as a stiffening graft to prevent the alar rim from collapsing inward with inspiration. For many examples, diagrams of all the above grafting techniques, and our rhinoplasty photo gallery, please see the link below
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CONTACT NOW Answer: rhinoplasty for nasal collapse upon inspiration. There are 3 types of cartilage grafts that are used to help with the collapsing nose with inspiration.1. Spreader grafts are composed of the patient's own septal cartilage and are inserted along the dorsal septum to push the upper lateral cartilage outward. They help with valve collapse and vestibular stenosis. This also opened up the nasal angle and internal nasal valve to improve air flow and help the nose with collapse 2. Alar Batten grafts are also composed of cartilage from the internal portion of the nose and are inserted at an approximately 45° angle, placed underneath the lower lateral cartilages and inserted underneath the pyriform aperture to hold open the collapsing lower lateral cartilages.3, Alar rim grafts are thinner cartilage grafts also harvested from internal nasal septal cartilage and are inserted right along the alar rim as a stiffening graft to prevent the alar rim from collapsing inward with inspiration. For many examples, diagrams of all the above grafting techniques, and our rhinoplasty photo gallery, please see the link below
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Answer: My nose collapses when I suck air from my nostrils. How would surgery fix that? What you're describing is a septorhinoplasty. A small amount of deviated cartilage from the septum is placed either in the middle or lower third of the nose to prevent the collapse that you describe. This technique can be very effective in properly selected patients. This is a very common procedure. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: My nose collapses when I suck air from my nostrils. How would surgery fix that? What you're describing is a septorhinoplasty. A small amount of deviated cartilage from the septum is placed either in the middle or lower third of the nose to prevent the collapse that you describe. This technique can be very effective in properly selected patients. This is a very common procedure. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Your own septal cartilage may serve as a surgical support for your nostrils. Without further historical information the cause of the septal deviation and the associated nostril collapse cannot be determined. Perhaps the condition arose as part of your natural development, perhaps from an acquired circumstance such as trauma. Without a full physical examination of both your external nose and your internal nasal anatomy the root of your collapsing nostrils also cannot be determined. That said, the mid vault of the nose houses the internal nasal valves which when deficient can definitely lead to “nostril” collapse on inspiration. The use of septal cartilage, fashioned into the form of mid-vault spreader grafts effectively addresses this problem. Your description details your nose sucking in the skin above your nostrils, so I must also consider that you may be referring to the lower portion of your nose which houses the lateral alar cartilages. If collapse occurs at this level, septal cartilage may be used in a variety of ways to support the lower wings of the nose (i.e., alae). Ask your surgeon whether mid-vault spreader grafts or lower-alar support grafts are needed. The internet has pictorial examples of each of the aforementioned grafts. Best of luck to the you, new scientist!
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Your own septal cartilage may serve as a surgical support for your nostrils. Without further historical information the cause of the septal deviation and the associated nostril collapse cannot be determined. Perhaps the condition arose as part of your natural development, perhaps from an acquired circumstance such as trauma. Without a full physical examination of both your external nose and your internal nasal anatomy the root of your collapsing nostrils also cannot be determined. That said, the mid vault of the nose houses the internal nasal valves which when deficient can definitely lead to “nostril” collapse on inspiration. The use of septal cartilage, fashioned into the form of mid-vault spreader grafts effectively addresses this problem. Your description details your nose sucking in the skin above your nostrils, so I must also consider that you may be referring to the lower portion of your nose which houses the lateral alar cartilages. If collapse occurs at this level, septal cartilage may be used in a variety of ways to support the lower wings of the nose (i.e., alae). Ask your surgeon whether mid-vault spreader grafts or lower-alar support grafts are needed. The internet has pictorial examples of each of the aforementioned grafts. Best of luck to the you, new scientist!
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Nose collapses with breathing: What is the problem, what is the solution? When the nose side wall (the nostril ) collapses with deep inspiration, it means that the pressure it is taking to get air in is greater than the ability of the nostril to stay open. There are many reasons for this. There is likely obstruction to air flowing through your nose. This could be because of a deviated septum or an old injury or could be because the nose needs more structure. The reason for this should be clear before surgery as the plan will be different depending on what needs to be fixed, good luck
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Nose collapses with breathing: What is the problem, what is the solution? When the nose side wall (the nostril ) collapses with deep inspiration, it means that the pressure it is taking to get air in is greater than the ability of the nostril to stay open. There are many reasons for this. There is likely obstruction to air flowing through your nose. This could be because of a deviated septum or an old injury or could be because the nose needs more structure. The reason for this should be clear before surgery as the plan will be different depending on what needs to be fixed, good luck
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Nasal collapse with breathing Your surgeon will use cartilage harvested with you septoplasty to provide support to your nostrils when breathing. It is placed underneath the skin and internal nasal lining. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Nasal collapse with breathing Your surgeon will use cartilage harvested with you septoplasty to provide support to your nostrils when breathing. It is placed underneath the skin and internal nasal lining. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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