Nasal Breathing Treatment

Radiesse for nasal obstruction:

Breathing problems related to nasal obstruction are due to numerous anatomic and physiologic causes. These can lead to decreased airflow through the nose and produce common patient complaints such as sinus blockage, infection, pain, dry nose or mouth, nosebleeds, and snoring. Some of the most common culprits include a deviated septum, collapse of the internal nasal valve, or even elective rhinoplasty.

Until recently, correction of this condition required major invasive surgery, with considerable pain, expense, and downtime. But now, a non-surgical procedure using Radiesse® is proving successful in spreading and strengthening weak nasal cartilage to relieve nasal obstruction and improve airflow.

Research has shown that the Radiesse treatment is far less invasive (and less expensive) and can be performed in the doctor’s office, with the patient awake under local anesthesia. This groundbreaking technique is a ten-minute procedure vs. a 1-1/2 hour operation and results can last up to one year or longer.

Patients with post-rhinoplasty defects and upper later cartilage compromise are good candidates to try Radiesse injection prior to further surgical correction.  See Dr. Nyte's article on Radiesse injection spreader grafting in Laryngoscope. 

Dr. Nyte has also injected Restylane (hyaluronic acid) inside the nose for internal valve collapse.  This is a good choice for people who want to try the procedure with material that is not as long-lasting as Radiesse.  See Dr. Nyte's article on hyaluronic acid spreader grafting in the ENT Journal.