the gift of easy breathing
„Many people worldwide can only breathe poorly through their nose, whether unilaterally or bilaterally. This problem is often underestimated even among professionals. Classical surgical methods are complex and often do not achieve the desired benefit in the long term. For this reason, I developed a solution 15 years ago. Breathe‑Implant. An easy-to-use, pre-fabricated implant that expands and keeps open the narrowest part of the nose, the internal nasal valve. Your airways are opened, and your nasal breathing is significantly improved.” Breathe-Implant® Prof. Dr. med. à Wengen, Basel (Switzerland) – Inventor of Breathe‑Implant
„Many people worldwide can only breathe poorly through their nose, whether unilaterally or bilaterally. This problem is often underestimated even among professionals. Classical surgical methods are complex and often do not achieve the desired benefit in the long term. For this reason, I developed a solution 15 years ago. Breathe‑Implant. An easy-to-use, pre-fabricated implant that expands and keeps open the narrowest part of the nose, the internal nasal valve. Your airways are opened, and your nasal breathing is significantly improved.”
Breathe-Implant®
A nasal breathing obstruction is often the cause of various disease symptoms. The narrowing of the nasal air passage can vary in severity and location. Depending on the cause of the nasal breathing obstruction, surgical intervention may be indicated. The Breathe-Implant àWengen serves to dilate the nasal wings for sufficient and effortless breathing. The Breathe-Implant àWengen stabilizes the lateral nasal soft tissues, thus preventing a frequently occurring collapse in the nasal valve area. This suction of the nasal wings can be easily diagnosed during increased inspiration through the nose.
In an open or closed septorhinoplasty, the implant is placed and fixed on the triangular cartilage. Depending on the anatomical, ethnological, and age-related variations in nasal shape and size, the Breathe-Implant àWengen is available in 6 sizes.
Matching "sizers" facilitate the selection of the appropriate implant size. Due to the fit and material properties of the Breathe-Implant àWengen, the cosmetic result of the operation is good.
Matching "sizers" facilitate the selection of the appropriate implant size.
The implants are compatible with both MRI and CT (X-ray). At airport security checks, the implant does not trigger alarms because pure titanium is not ferromagnetic and therefore does not interfere.
Easy handling
Simple, time-saving handling with pre-fabricated implant
Permanent result
Permanent expansion and stabilization of the nasal valve
Effortless breathing
Improved air ventilation through expansion and thus effortless breathing
MRI compatible
The implants are compatible with both MRI and CT (X-ray), even for potential Tesla strengths (up to 7.0 T).
Biocompatibility
Implant material Titanium Medical Grade has excellent biocompatibility
Good cosmetic result
Unlike cartilage implants, the very thin and stable structure of only 0.5 mm diameter is not visually noticeable.
Breathe-Implant works like the tension rods in a tent: the soft tissues of the nose are stretched and held open from above. This achieves maximum expansion inside, in the area of the air spaces.
The results are excellent for patients. Even with the strongest inhalation, the nose no longer collapses but remains stably open. This is particularly pleasant for endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, cross-country skiers, etc.).
Position of Breathe-Implant: on the triangular cartilage and under parts of the alar cartilage.
Strong inhalation through the nose with the mouth closed: Are the soft tissues being sucked in?
Now pull the cheeks next to the nose sideways with your hands and inhale strongly: Are the soft tissues being sucked in less?
Can you answer the questions with yes? Then you might be a candidate for Breathe‑Implant.
The expansion of the nasal soft tissues can also be well tested with nasal spreader strips. This can give a good indication of the suitability for permanent nasal opening with Breathe-Implant.
The soft tissue collapse is mainly seen above the nasal wings, in the area of the indentation.
Ask your doctor about Breathe‑Implant.
