I just had revision Rhino a month ago. Preop I had some dif. in how open each nostril was, but the dif. in intake was not noticeable unless I occluded 1 nare at a time. Only my tip was addressed in this revision (graft and straightening a twisted tip/ fixing bossae), but now functionally my valve collapse on one side is worse, with feeling of pinching/occlusion most of the time (clear air flow if I pull on the cheek). I don't want another Rhinoplasty, is there a less invasive fix?? Thanks!
November 25, 2015
Answer: Nasal valve If it persists after you are fully recovered, NO, I do not know of any nonsurgical method that would be recommended.
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November 25, 2015
Answer: Nasal valve If it persists after you are fully recovered, NO, I do not know of any nonsurgical method that would be recommended.
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Minimally invasive treatment for nasal valve collapse Dear canuckgirl810, Thank you for your clinical post and I’m sorry to hear of the change in the functional status of your airway. Following resolution of edema and stiffening of the cartilages that we use to repair and restore your nasal tip you may find that the interim nasal valve collapse improves. I’ve been performing both open and closed rhinoplasty surgery for over 25 years and I’m also well-known for injection rhinoplasties. Unbeknownst to most physicians, injection rhinoplasty particularly and specifically selective injection into the region of the nasal valve between the upper lateral cartilage and the mucoperichondrium with the septum can act as a Juvederm or Restylane spreader graft. I’ve had actually excellent success at temporarily improving the symptoms of physiologic condition of nasal valve collapse with this simple injection technique. I’ve perform it with a nasal speculum and a headlight, identify the collapsed valve and do a trans mucoperichondrial injection of Restylane or Juvederm to improve the collapse. I hope this information is of some assistance and best of luck. To find out more, please visit the link below. R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Minimally invasive treatment for nasal valve collapse Dear canuckgirl810, Thank you for your clinical post and I’m sorry to hear of the change in the functional status of your airway. Following resolution of edema and stiffening of the cartilages that we use to repair and restore your nasal tip you may find that the interim nasal valve collapse improves. I’ve been performing both open and closed rhinoplasty surgery for over 25 years and I’m also well-known for injection rhinoplasties. Unbeknownst to most physicians, injection rhinoplasty particularly and specifically selective injection into the region of the nasal valve between the upper lateral cartilage and the mucoperichondrium with the septum can act as a Juvederm or Restylane spreader graft. I’ve had actually excellent success at temporarily improving the symptoms of physiologic condition of nasal valve collapse with this simple injection technique. I’ve perform it with a nasal speculum and a headlight, identify the collapsed valve and do a trans mucoperichondrial injection of Restylane or Juvederm to improve the collapse. I hope this information is of some assistance and best of luck. To find out more, please visit the link below. R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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