Will nasal valve correction make my nose look fat?

Thank you for the question. It is unlikely that your nose would look fat after applying spreader grafts. It can widen the middle area of the nose but that is what is trying to be accomplished. It can improve the airway but done correctly your shape should improve. 

A good rhinoplasty is all about balance of the different parts of the nose. If the middle third of the nose is really thin, then when a bump is taken down, spreader grafts may need to be inserted to maintain some basic structure of this area. If done correctly, the spreader grafts will be designed to fit into the natural shape of the nose from top to bottom so it shouldn't look simply like a "fat" area within the nose. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist.

If you're not having breathing difficulties, I'd be skeptical about the diagnosis of nasal valve collapse. Perhaps your surgeon is worried that the rhinoplasty he's planning will possibly compromise the valves and is simply preparing you for the possibility of grafts. Generally speaking, properly sized and placed spreader grafts should keep the nose looking normal while still preserving a good airway. Since you're concerned, though, your surgeon should be able to digitally simulate the frontal view of your nose with spreaders so that you can get a better idea of whether it would be too wide for your tastes.All the best,--David C. Pearson, M.D.Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery®