Internal valve collapse infrequently occurs on left side of nose on inhalation? Do I need a Latera implant or surgery? (Photos)

Question

I have a straight nose w a slight septal deviation(not sure if having a small nose makes a difference). My turbinates are normal, sinuses healthy, blood vessels are tense due to nonallergic rhinitis(no real structural changes though during flare-ups), the main problem is my airflow feels mediocre(I rely on Breathe Right strips). The right nostril seems to normally suck in a tad too much as well (would straightening the septum fix that)? I’ve never had work done on my nose and am very scared.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We have no experience with Latera which might provide a temporary improvement. The cause of your nostril collapse would require an examination since it could be from a deviated nasal septum. When people have weak tip cartilage that may collapse with inspiration, we may treat this with a septal cartilage graft. A LCEG is also called an alar batten graft. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Salih Onur Basat, MD, EBOPRAS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. Based on your photos, you have both internal and external nasal valve collapse. You are good candidate for nose surgery. During rhinoplasty, you external and internal nasal valve can be supported with nasal cartilage graft. I don’t recommend implant usage for nose, because implant have high complications ratio. Your own cartilage is more suitable solution for your cases.
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