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Is a Spreader Graft Necessary to Fix Nasal Valve Collapse?
I had a previous rhinoplasty where a dorsal hump was removed leaving me with a collapsed internal nasal valve. The doctor said he would use a closed...
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7 Weeks Post Op, Could I Have Nasal Valve Collapse? (photo)
I underwent rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago, having a closed procedure performed to have a hump removed from my bridge. After the procedure I realized that my...
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Middle Vault Collapse, and Nasal Valve Collapse
After an open rhinoplasty and septoplasty, if middle vault collapse or nasal valve collapse is going to happen, how soon will it happen? Are you ever...
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Can a Nasal Valve Collapse Be a Temporary Problem or Go Back to Normal on Its Own?
When laying down my nose completely closed waking me up often, I never had a problem breathing while upright/daytime. Had turbinate reduction surgery...
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Can a Moderate to Severe Nasal Valve Collapse Cause Chronic Sinus Infections?
Just wondering if a moderate to severe nasal valve collapse can cause chronic infections, as i've been told i have an external nasal vavle...
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What Does It Mean To Hear My "Valve Has Collapsed" 4 Months Post Op?
I Underwent a Rhinoplasty on July 18th and Have Been Very Pleased with the Result in general. However, a month or so ago I noticed a small circular...
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Osteotomies and Valve Area
My breathing is just normal now. By applying lateral osteotomy the base of the nasal pyramid can be narrowed. I'm concerned that initiating at the...
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