Risk there a risk of valve collapse from just an alarplasty?

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I know there is a chance that I can get a valve collapse from a rhinoplasty, if I were to just an alarplasty would I still be at risk for a valve collapse? For notes, I am a south asian with a normal thickness of skin for my nostrils.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I've never done an alarplasty which created breathing problems. If it's just narrowing the nostrils and nothing else you will be fine

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

There is no risk of nasal valve collapse from Alarplasty as it is not close to the valve area. However, if done aggressively it can narrow the nostril itself and hamper breathing. 
Regards
Dr. J

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Can an alar plasty cause valvular collapse? There are two sets of valves. The internal valves which are sometimes the subject of collapse after rhinoplasty are not affected by an Alarplasty. But the nostril openings constitute the external valves and if the alar plasty is done too aggressively and the nostrils made too thin this will compromise the flow of air through the external valves.

Risk there a risk of valve collapse from just an alarplasty?

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