Is radix augmentation necessary for dorsal hump removal if you have a low radix?

August 29, 2023
Asked By:dk69420 in Austin, Texas

I have a low radix -- every surgeon I've consulted with has remarked on how my radix is underdeveloped -- and it makes my dorsal hump look bigger than it actually is. However, I'm a bit nervous about augmenting my radix as I'm afraid of the "avatar" look and feel my lower radix is more effeminate. Do people with a low radix NEED augmentation to fully shave down their dorsal hump, or not necessarily?

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September 6, 2023

Answer: Radix Depth and Position

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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September 6, 2023

Answer: Radix Depth and Position

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
August 31, 2023

Answer: I recommend radix augmentation

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
August 31, 2023

Answer: I recommend radix augmentation

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
August 30, 2023

Answer: Not always

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
August 30, 2023

Answer: Not always

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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August 30, 2023

Answer: You don't need it augmented if you don't think it's right. More ...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 30, 2023

Answer: You don't need it augmented if you don't think it's right. More ...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 30, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 30, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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