I've seen cases that use cartilage to build up the nose bridge, but I have not yet found cases reducing the radix, only the dorsal region. I have a Grecian/Roman type nose without much of a 'dip' at the forehead line. I've tried searching for nasal bridge reduction, but have yet to see cases where the highest point of the nose is augmented. If I just want my radix flattened a few mms, does that require a very specialized complex surgery? Can a surgeon who regularly performs rhinoplasties?
Answer: Radix reduction rhinoplasty.
This can be done by a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. The reason you see few of these is there are few Grecian noses with a full radix. Be carefully since the revisions I do for this is where the surgeon took too much off.
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This can be done by a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. The reason you see few of these is there are few Grecian noses with a full radix. Be carefully since the revisions I do for this is where the surgeon took too much off.
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Radix reduction and radix augmentation are routinely incorporated portions of the rhinoplasty procedure, and there are photos of both on our website gallery. As other responders suggest, bone at the radix is thick, and can be most expeditiously reduced with a power burr. The maneuver is quite successful when carefully performed. Radix augmentation can be accomplished with cartilage, porous polyethylene, teflon, silicone, deep temporal fascia, diced cartilage, and by injectables (Aquamid, Radiesse, Hyaluronic Acid).
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Radix reduction and radix augmentation are routinely incorporated portions of the rhinoplasty procedure, and there are photos of both on our website gallery. As other responders suggest, bone at the radix is thick, and can be most expeditiously reduced with a power burr. The maneuver is quite successful when carefully performed. Radix augmentation can be accomplished with cartilage, porous polyethylene, teflon, silicone, deep temporal fascia, diced cartilage, and by injectables (Aquamid, Radiesse, Hyaluronic Acid).
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May 25, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty radix deepening
Any surgeon that competently performs rhinoplasty should be able to do this. There is a curved rasp commonly used to do just that, file down the radix. The desired radix should be at the level of the upper eyelid crease and the deepest part should usually be 10 to 12mm from the plane of the outer surface of the cornea on a side view.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty radix deepening
Any surgeon that competently performs rhinoplasty should be able to do this. There is a curved rasp commonly used to do just that, file down the radix. The desired radix should be at the level of the upper eyelid crease and the deepest part should usually be 10 to 12mm from the plane of the outer surface of the cornea on a side view.
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.
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May 25, 2018
Answer: Radix reduction
Most of what you need to know has been well said here by others. It's possible technically, and not all that difficult, to reduce a radix.
But you need a careful and expert consultation. In rhinoplasty, every part of the nose you change has a secondary appearance effect on another part of the nose.
If your radix were reduced in the profile view, which you want, it will make the base of your nose look wider on the front view. So despite your being happy with the rest of the nose, it may be necessary to narrow the dorsal width as well to maintain nasal harmony.
In summary: You can achieve your goal, keep an open mind and see the local experts for an evaluation.
Good luck.
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Answer: Radix reduction
Most of what you need to know has been well said here by others. It's possible technically, and not all that difficult, to reduce a radix.
But you need a careful and expert consultation. In rhinoplasty, every part of the nose you change has a secondary appearance effect on another part of the nose.
If your radix were reduced in the profile view, which you want, it will make the base of your nose look wider on the front view. So despite your being happy with the rest of the nose, it may be necessary to narrow the dorsal width as well to maintain nasal harmony.
In summary: You can achieve your goal, keep an open mind and see the local experts for an evaluation.
Good luck.
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August 2, 2012
Answer: Lowering the radix
You have an interesting but reasonable request. Your surgeon will need to use a power burr with protection of the overlying skin. Good luck.
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Answer: Lowering the radix
You have an interesting but reasonable request. Your surgeon will need to use a power burr with protection of the overlying skin. Good luck.
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