NASAL VALVE COLLAPSE: RHINOPLASTY AND TYPES OF GRAFTS

Nasal valve collapse is one of the causes of nasal obstruction reported by patients. Modern rhinoplasty is indicated not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the preservation and treatment of functional alterations, whether congenital or acquired. A review has shown that in cases of nasal valve collapse, the most commonly used graft is autologous cartilage from the nasal septum. However, auricular conchal cartilage and rib cartilage are also used, depending on the type of reconstruction and the amount of material needed.