Is a spreader graft the only feasible surgical way to fix internal nasal valve collapse? (photos)

Nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty surgery can be due to internal nasal valve obstruction, external nasal valve obstruction, a deviated nasal septum, or turbinate enlargement. An examination is necessary to determine the cause. Generally speaking, we do use spread or grafts to open the internal nasal valve when it is narrowed. Wishing you well. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

No, there are many parts to the internal nasal valve that can be addressed to improve nasal breathing. In person evaluation would determine best which components of the internal nasal valve (if any) are obstructing your airway, and from that a plan can be curated to fix your breathing. Spreader grafts were developed for revision rhinoplasty, and are often unnecessary in primary rhinoplasty, even in the setting of prior trauma.

If you never had surgery don’t assume that the problem is nasal valve collapse. It is more likely septal deviation of turbinate hypertrophy which are much simpler to correct