Rhino Revision with Becker? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

cordelia · 04-05-2004, 08:48 AM

Hi all,

I need to have a rhino revision b/c my first surgery (with Dr. Pastorek) left me with a collapsed nasal valve. I am looking at Dr. Becker in NJ for a revision. Has anyone consulted with or had a surgery done by him?

Thanks!

jhappy10 · 04-06-2004, 11:52 AM

what is a collapsed nasal valve..?

blu_eyes11219 · 04-08-2004, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jhappy10

what is a collapsed nasal valve..?

yes what is a collapsed nasal valve? I have cartilage on the bridge of my nose that is no longer part of my upper nasal bone and it is kind of weird.

jhappy10 · 04-09-2004, 05:45 PM

Sorry to hear about what has happened since your surgery? Its hard to picture..I get so confused w/ the terminology of the nose..what is the top/sides. I have a fracture that I will be getting repaired. I have been to a few docs, but Im so scared to get anything done since I loved my nose that I was born with...but such is life, right? Do you have any pics that you can share of what a collapsed valve is? I had one doc talk of spreader grafts to bring my side up..but my ent that is ready to do the surgery says I dont need them..everyone says something different, Im so confused..thats why it has taken me this long to do anything.