Nasal Valve Collapse
In Chicago & Glenview, IL
Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago & Glenview, IL is led by Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is quadruple board-certified.
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Nasal Valve Collapse
What Is
Nasal Valve Collapse?
Nasal valve collapse, also known as nasal valve stenosis, is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction. When the nasal valve, the narrow part of the airway, weakens it can collapse inward. This affects one or both sides of the nose and causes difficulty breathing. Nasal valve narrowing may develop as a result of trauma, previous surgery or a deviated septum.
What Causes
A Nasal Valve Collapse?
- Scar tissue
- Inflammation
- Enlarged tissue
- Age-related atrophy of the nasal tissue
Common Signs of
Nasal Valve Collapse
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Does
Nasal Valve Collapse Get Worse?
Facial peel treatments can help minimize the appearance of surface lines, smooth out rough skin texture, aid in clearing acne, and help fade hyperpigmentation.
Chemical peels can be accompanied by a PCA post-procedure solution kit following your treatment, to help minimize downtime and enhance your results!
We recommend adding medical-grade skin care products by SkinCeuticals®, skinbetter science®, or EltaMD®.
How to
Diagnose Nasal Valve Collapse?
An accurate diagnosis is key to providing an effective treatment plan for nasal valve collapse. Dr. Rachel and staff take these steps to diagnose nasal valve collapse:
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Carefully review the patient’s medical history and symptoms
- Perform a nasal endoscopy which will rule out other conditions that have the same symptoms.
- Conduct a Cottle Maneuver test in where the cheek is gently pulled laterally with one or two fingers to open the valve. This test determines if the most significant site of nasal obstruction is the valve or farther inside the nasal cavity.
Nasal Valve
Stenosis Treatment Options
Most people feel better in a few days to a week or two. If symptoms last longer, get worse, or seem to recur, you should see a doctor.
For patients with nasal valve stenosis, there are few conservative treatment options. However, there are several surgical techniques our staff can use to treat nasal valve collapse. The course of treatment will vary by patient and can be one of the following:
- Cartilage graft
- Nasal ridge broadening
- Sutures
- Permanent Sutures
- LATERA (nasal valve implant)
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Dr. Rachel
You want a clear recommendation, realistic expectations, and results that still look like you. At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago and Glenview, we start with an anatomy-led plan based on your goals. We’ll tell you what we think will work, what won’t, and why. We explain your options in plain language, including what we would not recommend, so you can feel confident with your decision.
Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is quadruple board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center and a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Beeson Cosmetic Surgery Institute. He has been in practice since 2001, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and has published peer-reviewed research in facial plastic surgery and skin rejuvenation.
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