Augmenting the radix while removing nose hump?

I'm interested in getting a Septoplasty along with a dorsal hump removal. I was told by one of the doctors that I have a low radix, and that I possibly should have the radix augumented. Please explain!

What can be done for this dorsal hump, because it interrupts my profile? Thank you.

Augmenting the radix while removing nose hump?
2 answers to “Augmenting the radix while removing...”

A: You have already asked about this

Richard P. Rand, MD

You have already asked a similar question within the last 24 hours about your nose. Please go to a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area and have a thorough consultation.

A: African American Rhinoplasty

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

Hi, Some patients have low bridges and small humps. In these cases if the hump is reduced it can make the bridge and radix look even lower. So to correct this problem, an implant may be used to augment the low bridge and radix. This is a commom issue in African Americans. To resolve your dilemma there is a... more

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