Can the radix of someones nose be lowered/flattened?

Yes, the radix can be lowered to create more separation between the forehead and nose, which often softens the profile and improves facial balance. It doesn’t limit how much slope the bridge can have, but it does need to be done carefully—too much reduction can make the nose look scooped or unnatural.

Also, lowering the radix naturally widens that part of the nasal bridge—not because the surgeon is widening it, but because of the pyramidal shape of the nasal bones. As you move lower down the nasal pyramid, the bones flare out more. That subtle widening, along with the lowered radix, can create the illusion that the eyes are slightly farther apart. It’s just an optical effect, but it’s noticeable.

-DrB

This is a great question!
The radix can be both lowered or raised during a rhinoplasty based on your goals. These changes can make fairly substantial differences to the appearance of the length and profile of the nose. For example, if the radix is raised/elevated it can give the nose a slightly longer appearance (beneficial in some) as it changes the "starting point" of the nose. Similarly, you can lower the radix during surgery to give the appearance of a slightly smaller nose or to change the overall profile.
There are certainly many nuances of this part of surgery and is best discussed during a consultation with your rhinoplasty surgeon via photo simulations to show how this would change the overall apperance of the nose.
Hope this helps and best of luck! Kyle Kimura, MD

Thank you for your query. As you have rightly suggested, the nose should start from between the eyes and not the brows, so lowering of the radix is often important and is done frequently. This will not limit correction of other aspects of the nose. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!