Do I have nasal valve collapse? (Photos)

May 7, 2025
Asked By:Hey yo in South Miami, Florida

I had a rhinoplasty 4 years ago and a year later after surgery i became severly congested my side walls and nasal bones seem like they have collapsed inward i have to sleep with nasal dilators if not i cant sleep .i feel like airflow is not flowing freely up the nose including the upper nasal passages.

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May 29, 2025

Answer: Nose

Gianfranco Frojo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 29, 2025

Answer: Nose

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May 11, 2025

Answer: Breathing difficulty after rhinoplasty -- PPO insurance may cover your surgery!

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 11, 2025

Answer: Breathing difficulty after rhinoplasty -- PPO insurance may cover your surgery!

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 10, 2025

Answer: If you require nasal dilators, you may indeed have external nasal valve collapse.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 10, 2025

Answer: If you require nasal dilators, you may indeed have external nasal valve collapse.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Breathing evaluation

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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