I am considering rhinoplasty in the next 6/8 months. I dislike about my nose the most is that it quite small and snub like and I would like larger and more masculine with a higher bridge. I particularly don't like my radix as it low and leads to a shadow like appearance around the eyes. I would be open to using a graft from the rib but would much prefer ear and septal cartilidge to be used. I would also like to be able to get a chin implant at the same time would that be possible. Thank you
October 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a low radix Although your radix is low the remainder of the nasal bridge has decent height. A septal cartilage graft and possible additional ear cartilage would be all that is needed for building up the radix. A chin implant can be combined and performed at the same time and would give you the best profile
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a low radix Although your radix is low the remainder of the nasal bridge has decent height. A septal cartilage graft and possible additional ear cartilage would be all that is needed for building up the radix. A chin implant can be combined and performed at the same time and would give you the best profile
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Building up Nadal dorsum Most likely septal cartilage alone will be enough to appropriately increase the height of your radix, assuming you had no prior nasal/ septal surgery. Another important detail to consider when deciding on the source of the cartilage is how this cartilage will be used. I personally don't like to stack septal or auricular cartilage as it may cause dorsal asymmetry or irregularity. If I were to use septal or auricular cartilage in your case, I would have probably created a minced cartilage graft (so called Turkish delight graft) which is more pliable and has less chance of asymmetry. If I wanted to use one piece of cartilage, then rib cartilage graft would be a preferred option in my hands.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Building up Nadal dorsum Most likely septal cartilage alone will be enough to appropriately increase the height of your radix, assuming you had no prior nasal/ septal surgery. Another important detail to consider when deciding on the source of the cartilage is how this cartilage will be used. I personally don't like to stack septal or auricular cartilage as it may cause dorsal asymmetry or irregularity. If I were to use septal or auricular cartilage in your case, I would have probably created a minced cartilage graft (so called Turkish delight graft) which is more pliable and has less chance of asymmetry. If I wanted to use one piece of cartilage, then rib cartilage graft would be a preferred option in my hands.
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