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Nasal Cartilage Graft Implant for Nasal Valve Collapse

Phenomenal442957Nov 25, 2022
I had a Septoplasty, which included fixing my nasal valve collapse on both nostrils, and the right side was perfected. The problematic left side‘s implant is higher than the other; this side’s implant feels heavier, having softer cartilage, exteriorly causing a slightly asymmetrical indented nose crease; while breathing looks normal, it feels like it is poking my left sinus, sensitive to the touch, I receive allergy shots/immunotherapy, daily Zyrtec but still have constant draining w/ antibiotic

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Answered on Dec 17, 2022
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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

Insurance companies often cover septoplasty. The maxillofacial surgery part might be covered but insurance companies are inconsistent on this. Your need to go to a maxillofacial surgeon and see if it can get authorized

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The first thing that I would recommend is that you see an ENT doctor who specializes in sinus issues known as a rhinologist. That physician will spend time to determine whether or not you have sinusitis and whether or not it's truly chronic. There's a lot more to know before one could answer...

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Thomas Spalla, MD

In short, yes. Septal piercings are performed through the membranous portion of the septum (unless you are having something extreme/unusual being done). As long as you are going to an experienced piercer, you should be fine and not disrupt the cartilaginous portion of the septum at all.

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Septoplasty alone is unlikely to remedy this situation. You definitely need to see a surgeon well-versed in rhinoplasty. Given your history of trauma and breathing issues, I suspect that you may have disrupted some of the cartilaginous attachments in your nose and may require more than just a...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

You nose looks good but so Much depends on what was done during surgery. Specifically you should find out if a cartilage graft was used

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Thomas Spalla, MD

Steroid injections to the nose are sometimes used for swelling/scar tissue during the early healing phase after nasal surgery. Seven years has passed and they wouldn't change your situation and doing so may risk permanent and unwanted changes to your nasal skin. You're better off consulting...

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