Has Anyone Had Nasal Valve Collapse Surgery? (sinus, allergies, depression)

[georgiainwyo]

I am going in for surgery on Wed. for a collapsed nasal valve. I also have a slightly deviated septum that is going to get straightened as well as having a turbinectomy. I'm just wondering what the recovery period was like for others who had similar surgeries. I'm just looking forward to being about to breathe out of two nostrils instead of one! I'm a teacher and plan on a week off school. I hope to be back after 5 days (3 school days & the weekend) but don't know if I'll feel up to it, so I put in for a week off. Please let me know how these types of surgeries went for you. Thanks!

[Vaughn]

I do not know if you heard from anyone or not but I just saw your post and am considering the same type of surgery without the turbinectomy - i.e. just to fix the septum and nasal collapse. Can you tell me how well your surgery went and whether it fixed your breathing ? Not being able to breath thru 2 nostrils at the same time is my issue as well that I am hoping to correct -

[maggieinnc]

I have nasal valve collapse and do not know what surgery options are available. My ENT doctor told me he doen't do this kind of surgery.
Has anyone with this problem gotten relief in some way.
Thanks.

[almanzj]

I just saw your post. I've had the septoplasty to correct a deviated septum. I was off work for two weeks for recovery after the surgery. had good results the first month, but started feeling congested again. Went back to my ENT and had a Turbinectomy. Still had that same feeling of being congested. Went back to my ENT to have a second Turbinectomy done, when he realized it was not my turbinates, but nasal valve collapsed. He does not perform this type of surgery, so he referred me to another surgeon. As a result of not being able to breath normal through my nose, I have sleep apnea and because I don't sleep well, I have chronic headaches which are a result of sleep deprivation. I'm hoping this surgeon can do something to help this time. Just want to breath normal.

[cmp4m]

i had a spetoplasty along with the nasal valve repair. this is a special technique that requires a ent doctor trained in cosmectic facial repair surgery. it isnt considered a cosmetic procedure as insureance will cover with the correct information submitted. grafts are used to rebuild the inside of your nasal passage. they are usually taken fro the cartilage from your ear. now it was not a pleasent surgery but i have had a much better time breathing at night and that was my main goal.

[lespitz]

I have nasal valve stenosis and am scheduled to have nasal valve suspension surgery where screws and threads are involved. The surgeon is an ent. Has anyone ever heard of this procedure and what the results and potential setbacks are?

[dposton]

I have nasal valve collapse and my ent specialist said he does not do the surgery. Also he said that there are a few types of surgeries to fix the problem and, when there are a few to choose from it indicates that there are none that are very good. So he basically said I just have to live with this problem. Well, that was about a year and a half ago and I'm wondering if he was right. Or if perhaps a new procedure has been discovered. I'm really tired of not being able to clear one sinus and the pressure that builds as a result. I find it curious that few have written back with their experiences. Feedback please! Thanks!

[HappySpring]

I'm in the same boat as all of you. I've had a few surgeries to try and fix the collapsed nasel valve and it just got worse and worse after each surgery. The plastic surgeon even put a spreader graft in there to try and open it. It didn't work. I went to a few other doctors including ENT's for further help. No one will touch it. The technology just isn't there yet from what I can see. So during the day, I just deal with it because what choice do I have. Everyday things like cleaning or moving around fast paced really takes a toll because you can't get in enough air. But at night, the Breathe Rights Strips that you put over your nose, really helps me. I can sleep at night where before, I was miserable, up all the time. They leave a mark on your nose which clears up after a while, but it is well worth it.

If anyone has had any luck with getting there collapsed nasel valve repaired, please share with us the technique the doctor used.

[Problem collapsed valve]

Originally Posted by lespitz

I have nasal valve stenosis and am scheduled to have nasal valve suspension surgery where screws and threads are involved. The surgeon is an ent. Has anyone ever heard of this procedure and what the results and potential setbacks are?

i WENT TO A Moderator cut: no consumer complaints allowed
HE PUT 2 SCREWS UNDERNEATH EACH EYE WHERE YOU HAVE A CREASE.
IT DIDNT WORK. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS I TOLD HIM I STILL COULDNT BREATH. HE TOLD ME I WAS DEPRESSED AND OFFERED TO SEND ME TO A DOCTOR FOR DEPRESSION TO GET PILLS. I WAS NOT DEPRESSED.

I WOULDNT DO. IT.

I NOW AM LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR THAT DOES THIS SURGERY AND I HAVE CONTACT RUSH HOSPIAL IN CHICAGO AND ASKED FOR THE PHYSICIAN REFERAL AND THEY GAVE ME A DOCTOR. NOT SURE ABOUT HIM SO STILL LOOKING. BUT I WOULD NOT HAVE THE SCREWS IF I WERE YOU.

Originally Posted by HappySpring

I'm in the same boat as all of you. I've had a few surgeries to try and fix the collapsed nasel valve and it just got worse and worse after each surgery. The plastic surgeon even put a spreader graft in there to try and open it. It didn't work. I went to a few other doctors including ENT's for further help. No one will touch it. The technology just isn't there yet from what I can see. So during the day, I just deal with it because what choice do I have. Everyday things like cleaning or moving around fast paced really takes a toll because you can't get in enough air. But at night, the Breathe Rights Strips that you put over your nose, really helps me. I can sleep at night where before, I was miserable, up all the time. They leave a mark on your nose which clears up after a while, but it is well worth it.

If anyone has had any luck with getting there collapsed nasel valve repaired, please share with us the technique the doctor used.

I am in chicago and one doctor put screws in the crease under my eye and sent me for sleep studies. Dont do this this doctor just miled my ppo.

I am now in the process of looking for a doctor through Rush Hospital Chicago. I contacted the Physicians Referral Group and they have me a list of number which I am checking out. Do not go to the first one if necessary see four, five or six doctors before you have anyone cut you.

Originally Posted by HappySpring

I'm in the same boat as all of you. I've had a few surgeries to try and fix the collapsed nasel valve and it just got worse and worse after each surgery. The plastic surgeon even put a spreader graft in there to try and open it. It didn't work. I went to a few other doctors including ENT's for further help. No one will touch it. The technology just isn't there yet from what I can see. So during the day, I just deal with it because what choice do I have. Everyday things like cleaning or moving around fast paced really takes a toll because you can't get in enough air. But at night, the Breathe Rights Strips that you put over your nose, really helps me. I can sleep at night where before, I was miserable, up all the time. They leave a mark on your nose which clears up after a while, but it is well worth it.

If anyone has had any luck with getting there collapsed nasel valve repaired, please share with us the technique the doctor used.

Do not have any screws put under your eyes or by your nose it does nodifft work. I had it done and 2 sleep studes. Doctor just milked my insurance.

Contact your hospitals and ask for the physician referral number.
A regular ENT does not do this procedure it has to be a specialist.

Get 3, 4 and 5 different doctors before you have a surgery.

Originally Posted by maggieinnc

I have nasal valve collapse and do not know what surgery options are available. My ENT doctor told me he doen't do this kind of surgery.
Has anyone with this problem gotten relief in some way.
Thanks.

Please do not have any screws put in your nose or under your eyes it does not work.

I am now looking for ent that specialize in valve construction. One doctor told me the ent take a part of the rib and puts it in the nose for support
I dont want anyone to cut my stomach. Another doctor told me that he would take cartiledge from nose or ear.

But cartilege eventually gets softer so I dont know if this is a good option.

Anyway Contact your hospitals and speak with the Physican referral office. All hospitals have one. Then get all the doctors and start seeing them. See as many as needed. Until you find one you like and feel comfortable with.

Originally Posted by Vaughn

I do not know if you heard from anyone or not but I just saw your post and am considering the same type of surgery without the turbinectomy - i.e. just to fix the septum and nasal collapse. Can you tell me how well your surgery went and whether it fixed your breathing ? Not being able to breath thru 2 nostrils at the same time is my issue as well that I am hoping to correct -

Yes have it done after you will breathe very good.

but if you get hit in your nose you can get a collapsed valve I like I did.

[Stoked27]

So, for those who have been told to get nasal valve surgery, has your septum been perfectly fine?

I had a septoplasty and rhinoplasty, breathed GREAT for the first few days and then noticed a little difficulty. Talked to the surgeon about it and he said that my septum was only slightly deviated again (more cosmetically). I explored allergies, but learned that can't be the main problem. I breathe so much better as a result of the first surgery, but I know it could be even better.

I got a second ENT opinion on my septum and he says I need Nasal Valve surgery for a collapsed valve and that my septum is "bowed". I'm nervous about getting nasal valve surgery if my septum is slightly deviated... getting it straightened the first time helped initially!

So, when you were told to have nasal valve surgery, was your septum straight?