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I Had Surgery 2 Yrs Ago.I Have Had Narrowing Wide Nose & Nostrils .
I have had surgery 2 yrs ago.I have had Narrowing Wide Nose & Nostrils (Alar Base Reduction). i think i am having breathing problem doctor narrowed my nostrils, i think my nose holes are too small, can you make them bigger?
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hanasung
in Los Angeles, CA
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Rhinoplasty Revision
It is very hard to make the nostrils larger. If this area of concern is really bothering you, you may need cartilage grafts to the area that is collapsing when you breathe.
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Nasal Breathing Problems after Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, especially ethnic rhinoplasty surgery, is a delicate operation that requires someone who is skilled and trained in both head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery to have a strong understanding of the underlying anatomy. Typically, this is not caused from alar base reduction or narrowing of the nostrils. It is more likely an underlying anatomic problem (septum, turbinate, bony spur, or scar) that needs to be addressed.
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Nostrils small after Rhinoplasty
Although somewhat reduced, in size, your nostrils still appear to be an adequate size to sustain typical nasal breathing IMHO. I know of no way to make the nostrils larger once they have been reduced in this manner.
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Breathing Problems after Rhinoplasty
Hi,
It doesnt appear that the size of your nostrils is the cause of your breathing problem. You may have a deviated septum, nasal valve collapse or a combination of both. See an ENT - Facial Plastic Surgeon to evaluate your breathing problem.
Best.
Dr.S.
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Post rhinoplasty breathing problem.
Your nostrils are fine and are not the problem. It is probably the septum or the scar in the valve area. See inexperienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon to examine your nose.
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Narrow nostrils and breathing
Narrowing the nasal base must be done carefully or decreased breathing will result. Before attempting to widen the base, your surgeon needs to look at the septum for blockage and collapse of the internal nasal valve requiring spreader grafts.
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