I will be getting a septoplasty as well as a rhinoplasty for nasal valve collapse. I have voiced to my ENT that I do not have any desire to look different. He told me that I would be able to tell some difference but it would be minimal and most people wouldn't be about to tell the difference. He said it would look slightly "fuller" in the area that now collapses with inspiration. In your experience how much, if any, of a change is there when no change is desired, thank you.
November 30, 2018
Answer: Rhinplasty for nasal valve repair This question is almost impossible to answer as it very much depends on the starting point of your nose, the problem you have, the procedure being performed, and the skill level of your surgeon. Generally, however, a rhinoplasty for nasal valve repair will always lead to minor cosmetic changes/improvements. By definition, a rhinoplasty will slightly alter the shape of your nose. That said, such changes can be very minimal and barely perceptible, or they can be rather noticeable if so desired. Good luck!
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November 30, 2018
Answer: Rhinplasty for nasal valve repair This question is almost impossible to answer as it very much depends on the starting point of your nose, the problem you have, the procedure being performed, and the skill level of your surgeon. Generally, however, a rhinoplasty for nasal valve repair will always lead to minor cosmetic changes/improvements. By definition, a rhinoplasty will slightly alter the shape of your nose. That said, such changes can be very minimal and barely perceptible, or they can be rather noticeable if so desired. Good luck!
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February 9, 2020
Answer: Nasal Valve surgery There is usually a reason for narrowing of the internal nasal valve such as trauma or previous rhinoplasty surgery. There are a number of was to reconstruct the internal nasal valve and almost every technique will change the shape of your nose in some way. It is important that you stress your concerns to the surgeon to ensure the changes to your nose are limited. In most cases the change to the external appearance of your nose will be minimal unless the deformity is severe.
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February 9, 2020
Answer: Nasal Valve surgery There is usually a reason for narrowing of the internal nasal valve such as trauma or previous rhinoplasty surgery. There are a number of was to reconstruct the internal nasal valve and almost every technique will change the shape of your nose in some way. It is important that you stress your concerns to the surgeon to ensure the changes to your nose are limited. In most cases the change to the external appearance of your nose will be minimal unless the deformity is severe.
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