I see many before & after photos of nose surgeries where the hump is reduced but the nose remains high-bridged (first photo). I have a straight, high-bridged nose and really like the type of noses that their starting point stands below the supraorbital ridge (second photo). Is the shaving of the nasal bone at its starting point possible so that a low-bridged nose can be achieved? Or does it have to do with the anatomy of each face? Thank you.
September 17, 2016
Answer: Radix Reduction The radix (the area above the location of the hump) can be reduced and is often done with very high nasal humps like yours. This rhinoplasty maneuver can be particularly useful in females.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Radix Reduction The radix (the area above the location of the hump) can be reduced and is often done with very high nasal humps like yours. This rhinoplasty maneuver can be particularly useful in females.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Radix reduction While it is possible to reduce the size of the upper portion of the nasal dorsum (radix), there are certain limitations as to the extent of this reduction. Radix is mainly made of the frontal bone, not nasal bones, which is much thicker and not easily reducible. Sometimes, power instrumentation, like a drill, is used for this purpose. Secondly, if overzealous reduction is performed, one can violate the frontal sinus area, which is definitely not desirable. So, while it is definitely possible to reduce the radix height, the reduction may be limited at times.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Radix reduction While it is possible to reduce the size of the upper portion of the nasal dorsum (radix), there are certain limitations as to the extent of this reduction. Radix is mainly made of the frontal bone, not nasal bones, which is much thicker and not easily reducible. Sometimes, power instrumentation, like a drill, is used for this purpose. Secondly, if overzealous reduction is performed, one can violate the frontal sinus area, which is definitely not desirable. So, while it is definitely possible to reduce the radix height, the reduction may be limited at times.
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