If my nose collapses on deep inspiration, is this internal or external nasal valve collapse? (Photo)

April 6, 2024
Asked By:Versatile0688 in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

2 years post-septorhinoplasty. Should my nose be collapsing to this degree upon deep inspiration? I don't think that it should be, but I've been told things like, "you're just breathing in too hard." Is this "normal"? Is this external collapse? I also believe I have some degree of internal collapse on both sides. Thank you!

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April 10, 2024

Answer: Collapse

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Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
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April 10, 2024

Answer: Collapse

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Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
May 6, 2024

Answer: External and...

Raj Dedhia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 6, 2024

Answer: External and...

Raj Dedhia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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April 8, 2024

Answer: You may have external nasal valve weakness.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2024

Answer: You may have external nasal valve weakness.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 12, 2024

Answer: Valve collapse

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Answer: Valve collapse

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