Can I have a brow bone reduction after rhinoplasty?

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I am 4 months post rhinoplasty . I had a Radix rib graft (Diced cartilage in fascia). I would like to have the type three brow bone reduction, but am concerned that this will disrupt the graft. I feel that I ought to have had the forehead contouring done first.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

This is right in my expertise.  The cartilage graft may need to be adjusted at the time of forehead contouring, but, it depends upon the precise appearance.  Typically I can address that to contour smoothly through the approach to the forehead, and we would not need to open your nose again.

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

A radix graft is usually cartilage in composition and placed lower than where the osteotomy of the brow bone flap would be made. This should not be an issue for performing a secondary brow bone reduction. The cartilage graft may or may to be visualized during the surgery but should not be an impediment from doing the surgery.

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