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Table of Contents
General Considerations
Nasal Aesthetics & Analysis
Nasal Anatomy
Functional Rhinoplasty
Management of the Nasal Tip
The Nasal Hump
Male Rhinoplasty
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
The Aging Nose
The Twisted Nose
Finesse Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty
The Hanging Columella
The Retracted Columella
Alar Base Reduction

Functional Rhinoplasty
Surgery to Improve Nasal Breathing

Internal Nasal Valve Compromise
- Nasal Obstruction and the
Deviated Septum
- Hypertrophy of the Nasal
Turbinates
- External Nasal Valve Collapse
- Internal Nasal Valve Collapse
- Vestibular Stenosis
- Septal Perforation

One factor that has recently received increased attention as a major source of obstruction is the internal nasal valve. This problem is a relatively complicated source of obstruction, often found in patients who have either broken their nose or who have undergone previous surgery. Unfortunately, this factor contributing to breathing problems is frequently overlooked or missed.

The internal nasal valve is defined as the opening between the front end of the upper lateral cartilage and the nasal septum. The internal nasal valve area is the narrowest portion of the nasal passage and accounts for most of the inspiratory resistance to airflow. Normally, the internal valve angle is 10 to 15 degrees in healthy noses. Under this model, the nasal valve does not collapse during quiet respiration. However, deformities of the adjacent nasal septum or loss of anatomical support structures can predispose the valve to narrowing or collapse, thus resulting in nasal airway obstruction. Therefore, any compromise of the components of the internal nasal valve area creates symptoms of nasal obstruction. Drs. Litner and Solieman will more thoroughly review this problem and its treatment should it be a source of your breathing problem.

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This site is intended to educate the public on facial plastic surgery based on personal experience and opinions from Board Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons Dr. Litner and Dr. Solieman. Information provided on www.beverlyhillsprofiles.com should not be used for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment.

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