Can one remove alar batten grafts inserted into lower lateral cartilage/lining of nostril?They have made breathing problem worse

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I had a septorhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum and post nasal drip (I am an opera singer). lateral cartilages inside the nostrils collapsing in toward the septum so that it was very difficult to breathe, smell or taste-- the airway. My surgeon cut my ear cartilage to create alar batten grafts which he inserted into the lining of each nostril to support the cartilage against further collapse. It has made the problem worse and can't breathe at all.

J. Andrew Bartlett, MD, FRCS · Answer

These grafts can be removed and alternative grafting techniques can be performed , possibly at the same time.

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Hi,certinly there are other surgical techniques to address your nasal valve weakness!If the grafts can be removed the same time for which you may need an open approach!best wishesMr J Tahery Otolaryngologist /Facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Vixipixi,I am sorry to hear that an opera singer of such talent has been made to suffer like this by putting a cartilage graft to open up your nasal valve in incorrect position so that the weight of the cartilage is now an issue and it does not support your nostrils.I am sorry to see that not only your breathing is a bigger suffering now  but your profession is at risk.I am sure if you go back to your surgeon he can do some readjustments or some other surgeon can do it for you.Or even this can be removed.

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