How do you know if your Nasal Valve Collapse is bad enough to get surgery.

October 2, 2014
Asked By:Gregory54 in Bay Saint Louis, MS

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.

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October 6, 2014

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October 4, 2014

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