Radix graft for Rhinoplasty

A radix graft is a small graft placed at the top of the bridge and can cause the following changes to the appearance of the nose: Lengthens the nose -- a radix grafts repositions the "starting" point of the nose.  The overall effect from the side is that it can make the nose appear longer... more

A radix graft can be used for a primary or a secondary rhinoplasty. It is only used to build up the very top-most portion of the nasal bridge where it is sunken in from either too much bone removed on a prior surgery or a congenital depression there. It is an excellent procedure for patients who have a... more

It is quite difficult to answer the question without seeing a photo. Lengthening the nose can be done several ways depending on what the problem is. If someone needs a radix graft, this is determined by the profile view as well as width of the face, eye width, etc. See a revision rhinoplasty specialist to give... more

You are correct in assuming by adding prominence to the space between your eyes (the Radix), the distance between your eye may appear smaller. However, which is worse, the deficiency from a deepr radix or the close set eyes -- only you can decide.

You asked a very good question about nasal aesthetics and the impact of grafting on different views. It is true that a washed out nasal bridge can give the sense that your eyes are farther apart. Conversely, adding height to the bridge can theoretically give the sense that eyes are drawn closer together... more