I am looking into revision rhinoplasty as the primary surgery outcome was not what I was expecting. One of the things I noticed is that the radix is higher than it was prior to surgery. My nose does not have much of a 'dip' where the forehead ends and nose starts, it looks like my nose comes out of my forehead if that makes sense. Can further surgery correct this? And by how much? Is it possible to lower the radix as much as image A?
October 9, 2020
Answer: Lowering the radix The radix can be lowered in revision rhinoplasty surgery. One consideration is that the eyelid crease is considered the starting point of the nose. Having a low radix gives the appearance of a shortened midface while having a high radix may make the nose appear too long. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty expertise is recommended. See our blog on rhinoplasty at drjosebarrera.com for more answers.
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October 9, 2020
Answer: Lowering the radix The radix can be lowered in revision rhinoplasty surgery. One consideration is that the eyelid crease is considered the starting point of the nose. Having a low radix gives the appearance of a shortened midface while having a high radix may make the nose appear too long. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty expertise is recommended. See our blog on rhinoplasty at drjosebarrera.com for more answers.
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March 20, 2014
Answer: Lowering Radix I agree with your evaluation and the reasonable result you morphed by reducing the radix. For some people this is an inherited characteristic but you feel that this is secondary to your previous surgery. Your operative report from that procedure might be helpful. Either way I feel that your radix should be lowered.
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March 20, 2014
Answer: Lowering Radix I agree with your evaluation and the reasonable result you morphed by reducing the radix. For some people this is an inherited characteristic but you feel that this is secondary to your previous surgery. Your operative report from that procedure might be helpful. Either way I feel that your radix should be lowered.
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