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What is the Best Way to Make my Nose Stronger and Fix Low Radix?

asked 10 months ago by Lightweight in London
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 146 times
Tags: masculine, options, volume

I have a low radix and nose that is quite small and isn't very symmetrical with the rest of the face. I need to increase volume of nose to make it more masculine. I am not sure nosejob would have a good risk/reward ratio as there are not many surgeons specializing in this type of procedure, most of hte time people want a smaller nose. I thought about fillers as a solution as well. The question is - what is the best, most efficient and recommended solution for a small nose?

4 answers to What is the Best Way to Make my Nose Stronger and Fix Low Radix?

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Options for a low radix

The best way to augment a low radix will depend upon the degree of augmentation desired and amount of material required. Filler injections are not recommended at all and in the nose due to many complications that have occurred in the past. The rhinoplasty procedure to augment the radix is either performed with the patient’s own septal cartilage from the nose or with a synthetic implant. A moderately low radix is typically treated with cartilage graft from the internal... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Rhinoplasty can give you the nose you desire.

Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure for changing the appearance of one’s nose. This can involve a variety of options for correction. Those desiring a stronger appearance can have their nasal bridge built up with either tissue from their own body (ear cartilage, nasal cartilage, rib graft) or a synthetic implant. Most physicians prefer, if possible, to use the patient’s own tissue. At the same time, patients with a low radix (root of the nose) can have this built up in much the... more
Mark Hamilton, MD

Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.hamiltonfps.com

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Rhinoplasty for the short nose.

Rhinoplasty for the short nose with a low radix can benefit from a radix graft of your own tissue from the inside of the nose. If the tip needs refinement this can be done at the same time. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for the best result.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How to make my nose appear more masculine.

From your pictures, it looks like you could benefit from a raised dorsal bridge. I prefer using a straight silastic dorsal inplant for this purpose. If the nasal tip needs to be refined, this can be done at the same time all through a closed Rhinoplasty.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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