I've been told that my deep radix makes my tip appear larger than it really is and that raising it would make tip narrowing more successful? Does this make sense? Do you think a radix graft is too risky or is it generally successful? Would this be common in rhinoplasty? I'm afraid that it will make my nose look bigger, which is not what I need at all. I'm also afraid that it won't look symmetrical... I need a quick answer, /please/!!
Answer: Radix graft I have never used a radix graft nor thought it was necessary. Radix grafts can shift or show through the skin after the swelling goes down. Best to keep it simple and only use a radix graft when absolutely necessary. It doesn't sound like it is needed in your case.
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Answer: Radix graft I have never used a radix graft nor thought it was necessary. Radix grafts can shift or show through the skin after the swelling goes down. Best to keep it simple and only use a radix graft when absolutely necessary. It doesn't sound like it is needed in your case.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix graft I have put a few of these in patients and don't recall them making much of a difference on the appearance of the tip. It is not a risky procedure when performed by the right surgeon on the right patient. It is not that common a procedure but it is not rare. More patients get grafts along the entire bridge than just the radix. If your tip is large you need work on the tip cartilages not a radix graft. My use of them has been mostly to reduce epicanthal folds because I would rather put an implant in through an internal incision than cut the fold and leave the patient with an external scar.Without a posted photo it is impossible to tell if a radix graft would be appropriate for you. On a side view the radix to convex tip of the cornea should be 10 to 12mm in the absence of any eye pathology. If your measurement is 2 to 5mm in the absence of eye pathology a 5 to 7mm thick implant should suffice.I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship in order to know if this assessment is valid.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix graft I have put a few of these in patients and don't recall them making much of a difference on the appearance of the tip. It is not a risky procedure when performed by the right surgeon on the right patient. It is not that common a procedure but it is not rare. More patients get grafts along the entire bridge than just the radix. If your tip is large you need work on the tip cartilages not a radix graft. My use of them has been mostly to reduce epicanthal folds because I would rather put an implant in through an internal incision than cut the fold and leave the patient with an external scar.Without a posted photo it is impossible to tell if a radix graft would be appropriate for you. On a side view the radix to convex tip of the cornea should be 10 to 12mm in the absence of any eye pathology. If your measurement is 2 to 5mm in the absence of eye pathology a 5 to 7mm thick implant should suffice.I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship in order to know if this assessment is valid.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix Graft Hello,Radix grafts are on-lay type grafts that need to be carefully placed and secured, usually with a transdermal stitch that is removed a few days after surgery.. This is not a problem for expert rhinoplasty surgeons however, and they can be an excellent and reliable tool to help improve the nasal appearance. These grafts serve to lengthen nose, not narrow the tip. Best of luck!
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix Graft Hello,Radix grafts are on-lay type grafts that need to be carefully placed and secured, usually with a transdermal stitch that is removed a few days after surgery.. This is not a problem for expert rhinoplasty surgeons however, and they can be an excellent and reliable tool to help improve the nasal appearance. These grafts serve to lengthen nose, not narrow the tip. Best of luck!
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix graft good idea? Radix graft is a good idea for patients who need this. A low radix makes the lower third of the nose look larger as described by Leonardo da Vinci.therefore it actually makes the nose appear smaller. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon Who is familiar with this technique for the best results. Look at before and after pictures of the surgeons work.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Radix graft good idea? Radix graft is a good idea for patients who need this. A low radix makes the lower third of the nose look larger as described by Leonardo da Vinci.therefore it actually makes the nose appear smaller. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon Who is familiar with this technique for the best results. Look at before and after pictures of the surgeons work.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Is a radix graft a good idea? Radix grafts are routinely performed in the appropriate patient to achieve a natural harmonious nasal appearance.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Is a radix graft a good idea? Radix grafts are routinely performed in the appropriate patient to achieve a natural harmonious nasal appearance.
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