I know success heavily weighs on a surgeon's skills and techniques.... but talking about the average success of using ear or even rib for mid-vault collapse on both sides, what are the chances of graft re-absorption and additional surgeries? I'd like this next (my second) to be my LAST. Yet I hear from patients who consult with regular ENTs that these types of corrective surgeries *always* fail.... which alarms and depresses me. Any long-term success rates documented?
November 6, 2013
Answer: Repair of nasal valve collapse The middle vault of the nose is composed of the septum and the upper lateral cartilages. Sometimes after rhinoplasty this area is left weakened and may move inward with inspiration. This is also known as internal nasal valve collapse. Fixing this is relatively straightforward in most cases. Septum and ear cartilage are commonly used, autologous rib cartilage in extreme cases, and loss of the grafts would be highly unlikely. Consult with a surgeon who is a rhinoplasty specialist and can demonstrate excellent results-as well as correctly diagnose your issue.
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November 6, 2013
Answer: Repair of nasal valve collapse The middle vault of the nose is composed of the septum and the upper lateral cartilages. Sometimes after rhinoplasty this area is left weakened and may move inward with inspiration. This is also known as internal nasal valve collapse. Fixing this is relatively straightforward in most cases. Septum and ear cartilage are commonly used, autologous rib cartilage in extreme cases, and loss of the grafts would be highly unlikely. Consult with a surgeon who is a rhinoplasty specialist and can demonstrate excellent results-as well as correctly diagnose your issue.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Spreader grafts for mid vault collapse Spreader grafts were harvested from nasal, ear, or rib cartilage. Once inserted into a small pocket underneath the upper lateral cartilage the rarely ever resorb. They have an excellent success and take rate and had been used for many years with minimal complications in experienced hands. For many examples, please see the link below to our rhinoplasty photo gallery
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Spreader grafts for mid vault collapse Spreader grafts were harvested from nasal, ear, or rib cartilage. Once inserted into a small pocket underneath the upper lateral cartilage the rarely ever resorb. They have an excellent success and take rate and had been used for many years with minimal complications in experienced hands. For many examples, please see the link below to our rhinoplasty photo gallery
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