I had a primary rhinoplasty that left me with collapsed nasal valves, when I breathe in you can see my nostrils closing, and they cave on the inside and outside. Noticeable dents but I have thicker skin so it isn’t as apparent. My surgeon is going to place spreader grafts because I cannot breathe right since my original surgeon took too much out. My question is, will my nostrils themselves look more open and be more visible after my revision with the spreader grafts?
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A strong thin graft placed underneath the alar cartilages can give support without widening the nose too much. Ear cartilage is not very strong and is thicker than septal cartilage so it is not ideal. Rib cartilage is also strong and a thin piece can add little bulk. I would discuss your co...
Thank you for posting your question. Rib cartilage gives your surgeon more material to work with, especially when several grafts are being needed to reconstruct a nose. Rib cartilage is also sturdier and gives a surgeon the opportunity to creat several straight grafts. Ear cartilage is curved. A...
If your breathing is good and your concerns are strictly cosmetic the asymmetry may be corrected with a minimally invasive approach such as a small cartilage or soft tissue graft. Fillers can be used but that is temporary solution. You need a personal examination by a revision specialist.
