Do Spreader Grafts Make Nose Wider or Fix the Inverted-V?

Spreader grafts are the pieces of cartilage used to reshape or reconstruct your nose to make its middle vault wider. They’re often used to fix the structural issues of the nose, such as internal valve narrowing or the collapsed middle vault. But, do spreader grafts make the nose wider or balanced? 

Yes, they widen the nose a little, especially the middle vault of it, to improve the appearance and fix the collapse of the too-narrow nose. Let’s learn in detail about how the spreader grafts make your nose wider, so you can decide whether you should get them placed on your nose or not.

What Are Spreader Grafts?

The spreader grafts are the pieces of cartilage taken from your own body, usually from the ear, septum, or rib. They’re placed between the septum and the upper lateral cartilage to strengthen and support the middle third of the nose.

The spreader grafts are needed during rhinoplasty when the patient is having an internal nasal valve collapse or a lack of airflow issue in their nose. 

Also, when the hump is removed from the nose, to restore the symmetry, the spreader grafts are inserted into the patient’s nose to fill up the bridge or make the shape of the nose normal again. 

The spreader grafts are common in rhinoplasty and are often used to reshape the nose and fix its functional and cosmetic issues.

In What Conditions Are Spreader Grafts Used?

The spreader grafts are used in many conditions during rhinoplasty. Such as:

• Internal nasal valve collapse: They give the nose much-needed support and open up that tight breathing passage, and you can finally breathe easier.
• Chronic nasal obstruction or narrow breathing airway: When your airflow feels blocked or pinched, spreader grafts are an effective solution that restores smooth breathing again.
• Aesthetic contouring for a pinched middle third or narrow bridge: If your nose looks too sharp or narrow, spreader grafts gently fill it out to make the bridge smoother without overdoing it.
• Preventive use in high-risk primary rhinoplasty: For noses that might collapse because of weak structures, short bones, or thin skin, surgeons often place implants to avoid future problems.

Do Spreader Grafts Make The Nose Wider?

Yes, the spreader grafts can make the nose a little wider, but it’s usually subtle and minimally visible in people with thick skin. 

However, it can be slightly visible in people with thin skin. The reason why the spreader grafts are used is to improve the function and the stability of the nose while also improving its appearance. 

They’re also used to widen the too-narrow nostrils or fix the collapsed nose. In most cases, the width of the nose stays nearly the same after the insertion of the grafts. However, the precision and the quality of the results depend on the surgeon you get it from. 

Double-board-certified plastic surgeons precisely place the spreader, ensuring that they don’t over-widen the nose and support the nasal structure to remove its deformities.

Why Does My Nose Look Wider After Spreader Grafts Placement?

Many patients who have recently undergone rhinoplasty surgery to either achieve an ideal shape of the nose or fix any sort of deformities, such as a collapsed, pinched, or too-narrow nose, ask this question a lot.

They notice that the grafts have made their nose wider, which is now looking surgical. Remember, after the rhinoplasty, you will encounter swelling, which is at its peak in the first few weeks. 

Due to the swelling, your nose looks extra wide, but it keeps coming back in shape as the swelling subsides. The swelling resolves to a great extent in the first months, but can take up to a year to fully resolve until you get the final results of the rhinoplasty.

Asli Tarcan Clinic: Get an Ideal Nose Without Widening

Do the spreader grafts make the nose wider or more balanced? The goal of placing the spreader grafts in your nose is to support your nose, fix its asymmetry, collapsed nasal structure, or the too-narrow nasal middle vault. 

It strengthens the nose and keeps it balanced. It does make the nose a little wider, but the wideness is subtle and not visible in individuals with thick skin, but can be slightly visible in those with thin skin.

How wide your nose gets also depends on the surgeon you hire for the rhinoplasty that involves placing the spreader grafts. If you want to get rhinoplasty and fix the deformity of your nose with spreader grafts without widening your nose, contact Asli Tarcan Clinic. 

Our board-certified plastic surgeons precisely take spreader graft cartilage from your body and then place it carefully on your nose, fixing its deformity and ensuring it doesn’t widen the nose. Contact us today!

Are spreader grafts permanent?

Yes, they are generally permanent since they use the patient’s own cartilage and integrate with the nasal structures.

Do spreader grafts widen the nose?

They do widen the nose, but not so much to be easily noticeable by people, especially in people with thick skin.

What is the success rate of spreader grafts?

The spreader grafts have a higher success rate if you get them from a board-certified skilled surgeon.

Where do spreader grafts go?

The spreader grafts are usually placed between the septum and the upper lateral cartilage in the middle third of the nose.