Very High Nasion Depth - can this be changed with a Rhinoplasty? (photos)

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Hi, I have a very high nasion point, where my nose barely dips between my forehead and nose. Is this something that can be changed with a rhinoplasty? I actually like my nose, but in profile I do wish it dipped more at the root.

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. This area may be reduced with many approaches (special rasping/power burrs etc..) I agree with you that it will change your appearance positively. Regards. OprDr.Cem Altindag. The Nose Clinic

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

That can be deepened with a file or power burr. But if that's the only thing that bothers you I'm not sure it's worth it. Also then your bridge will appear to have a hump

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Nasion depth: you are very correct in pointing out that you have a high nasion or as we more often call it radix. A high radix is a strong and masculine look that we commonly associate with a Greek or Roman statue. Key to feminizing a high radix is to rasp the radix down with an instrument called a glabella rasp. Deepening the radix may then create the appearance of a hump below it and would probably therefore require reducing the projection of the entire nose. It might also involve slight shortening of the length of the nose as measured from the radix down to the tip and slight elevation of the nasal tip to complete a more feminine profile and maintain the correct proportions

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