I had a functional rhinoplasty using grafts about a year ago to correct some breathing issues I was having with my nose. I feel like i was too harsh with my nose picking during the recovery process in between the 6th month-12th months time period. Now, I see some definite collapse on my nostrils when I inhale and I was wondering how you judge whether the collapse is bad enough to warrant another surgery. My nose is wider and I'm still getting air through it, but I get more when I push my cheeks.
October 6, 2014
Answer: Collapse on inspiration A functional rhinoplasty can mean many different things. Perhaps septum and turbinates were addressed but if the side walls are collapsing to the point that it affects your breathing then this should be looked at by a plastic surgeon. There are more than one cause for this potential collapse. The most commonly treated is the valve mechanism as the cartilage on the side walls meet the septum--the valve of Minx.A cartilage graft will widen this area. However, often overlooked is the valve fomed where the tip cartilages overlap as they connect to the sidewall cartilages (lower lateral and upper lateral junction). this coupling is referred to as the scroll and is almost always resected when the tip size is reduced. This scroll is like an I-beam that stiffens the side wall and while it cannot be easily replaced or mimicked, a stiffer piece of cartilage in this region will resist caving inward on inspiration. I hope this makes your next consultation more valuable
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Collapse on inspiration A functional rhinoplasty can mean many different things. Perhaps septum and turbinates were addressed but if the side walls are collapsing to the point that it affects your breathing then this should be looked at by a plastic surgeon. There are more than one cause for this potential collapse. The most commonly treated is the valve mechanism as the cartilage on the side walls meet the septum--the valve of Minx.A cartilage graft will widen this area. However, often overlooked is the valve fomed where the tip cartilages overlap as they connect to the sidewall cartilages (lower lateral and upper lateral junction). this coupling is referred to as the scroll and is almost always resected when the tip size is reduced. This scroll is like an I-beam that stiffens the side wall and while it cannot be easily replaced or mimicked, a stiffer piece of cartilage in this region will resist caving inward on inspiration. I hope this makes your next consultation more valuable
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October 4, 2014
Answer: How do you know if your Nasal Valve Collapse is bad enough to get surgery. I would recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation. During that evaluation, you should bring your surgical records so that the surgeon can evaluate exactly what was done in the initial surgery. There are numerous surgical maneuvers used to correct nasal valve collapse, but without seeing you, it's impossible to make any further recommendations. I wish you well!
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October 4, 2014
Answer: How do you know if your Nasal Valve Collapse is bad enough to get surgery. I would recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation. During that evaluation, you should bring your surgical records so that the surgeon can evaluate exactly what was done in the initial surgery. There are numerous surgical maneuvers used to correct nasal valve collapse, but without seeing you, it's impossible to make any further recommendations. I wish you well!
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