Non-cosmetic rhinoplasty - what condition is being described & surgery recommended?

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I have problems breathing and a few months ago saw a doctor in Europe regarding my condition. In the medical report there are two interesting moments: "Distinct suction phenomenon of both nasal wings" in findings section and "two-stage surgery of the alar wings" in recommendations. Can anyone explain me what condition he could be describing and what surgery specifically recommending? All info I find online talks about cosmetic reasons for this surgery, not medical ones

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you are having breathing problems and don’t want to change the appearance of your nose I don’t think that’s the surgeon for you. That surgeon sounds like he wants to do a cosmetic rhinoplasty. Go to an ENT surgeon who  specializes   in breathing issues. It sounds like you went to someone who does cosmetic work. Your problem is probably  on the inside

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on this description, very likely that with inhalation your nasal walls (wings) collapse and obstruct passage of air. The airway needs to be reinforced with framework of cartilage grafts which will create stability and prevent nasal wall collapse. What exactly needs to be done can be decided only on the basis of in-person evaluation. Reconstruction with cartilage graft is usually done in the single stage. Hope this helps.

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