Can the radix of someones nose be lowered/flattened?

June 11, 2025
Asked By:LaressaGraceGarcia in Abbeyville, Colorado

Can the radix be lowered to create more separation between the forehead and nose? And if the radix is reduced, would that limit how much of a curve/slope the nasal bridge can have?

Answers (3)

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June 17, 2025

Answer: Reducing the radix of the nose

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Reducing the radix of the nose

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 17, 2025

Answer: Yes the radix can absolutely be reduced...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 17, 2025

Answer: Yes the radix can absolutely be reduced...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 17, 2025

Answer: Yes and no

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
June 17, 2025

Answer: Yes and no

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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