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Alarplasty and its effects on respiratory function: a cross-sectional study
Mohammad Z Darabseh1, Aseel Aburub2, Rama Al-Rawajfeh2
1Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Frontiers in Medicine
|April 23, 2026
Summary
Previous alarplasty may impact lung function. This study found reduced airflow and respiratory muscle strength in women years after the procedure, suggesting potential long-term pulmonary effects.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Alarplasty, a cosmetic procedure altering nostril dimensions, has unclear long-term physiological effects on pulmonary function.
- Assessing pulmonary parameters post-alarplasty is crucial for understanding potential functional implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the long-term effects of alarplasty on pulmonary function.
- To evaluate spirometry and respiratory muscle strength in women who have undergone alarplasty.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 22 women with alarplasty at least two years prior.
- Spirometry (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio) and respiratory muscle strength (MIP, MEP) were measured.
- Results compared to normative values; correlations with time since surgery analyzed.
Main Results:
- Significantly lower FEV1 predicted % and FEV1/FVC ratio observed, indicating airflow limitations.
- Reduced maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) suggest weaker respiratory muscles.
- Negative correlation between years since surgery and FEV1, FVC, and FEV1 predicted % found.
Conclusions:
- Previous alarplasty may be associated with altered pulmonary function parameters.
- Findings suggest potential long-term impacts on lung function and respiratory muscle strength.
- Further research with larger cohorts is recommended to validate these results.
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