Background Functional rhinoplasty (FRP) is used to improve nasal ventilation by correcting
problems with the nasal valves. It has not been systematically reviewed on a large scale …

The development of nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty is associated with significant patient
dissatisfaction. Correction of nasal obstruction requires a thorough evaluation to determine …

The ability to breathe through the nasal passages is a noticeable feature of healthiness and
wellbeing. The nasal airway plays a central role in air heating and humidification, olfaction …

The objective of this article is to explore minimally invasive techniques to treat a poorly
functioning nasal valve. It reviews the literature to introduce anatomy and examination, detail …

Background Despite numerous reports outlining technical modifications in rhinoplasty, few
publications discuss the importance of the perioperative assessment and surgical …

Nasal valve pathology plays a significant role in nasal obstruction. Diagnosing this
dysfunction requires a high level of suspicion, especially in patients who have undergone …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of using suspension sutures to relieve obstructed
nasal breathing caused by nasal valve stenosis. Subjects, Materials, and Methods A …

Background Nasal valve (NV) stenosis is a well-known cause of nasal obstruction (NO) and
congestion but it is often overlooked because the typical surgical therapies are complex and …

Over the last 20 years, rhinoplasty has consistently been one of the most popular cosmetic
surgeries in the United States, with more than 200,000 procedures performed annually. 1 …

Importance: Nasal valve dysfunction can be addressed by various valve reinforcement
techniques. There is no consensus on which technique is most efficacious. Objective: To …