Modified autospreader flap for nasal valve support: utilizing the spring effect of the upper lateral cartilage.

Nasal valve dysfunction has a role in up to 13% of adults complaining of chronic nasal obstruction yet it is overlooked by many physicians. In rhinoplasty and other nasal surgeries, preserving nasal function is the most significant issue. The autospreader flap has proved to be an effective spreader graft alternative.