Do I have a low radix? What procedures are available? (photos)

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if so, how does it compare to others that usually have a procedure done. And what types of procedures are there available for this if needed. Thanks

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

From the single photo it seems that you have more of a DEEP radix rather than a low radix. If that's really the only concern with the aesthetics of your nose, then a non-surgical (a.k.a., filler) rhinoplasty may be a reasonable option. The deep radix could initially be filled in with a temporary filler such as Juvederm so that you can get a feel for what it looks like. If you liked that result, it could later be made more permanent with a filler like Bellafill. The advantage of this approach is really one of greater safety, lower cost, and less downtime than a traditional surgical rhinoplasty. Again, this would only be appropriate if that was your only concern about the shape of your nose.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  You appear to have a deep radix.  This could be addressed with rhinoplasty.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Your radix appears relatively low because of your degree of brow bone protrusion. Brow bone reduction would make the radio look higher but it would be prudent first to consider whether any change in radix height would be helpful as that is easier to undergo.Whether radix augmentation would be of benefit can be determined by computer imaging or injectable fillers for a temporary augmentation effect.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There is a deep radix with a dorsal hump, not a low radix. Dorsal hump removal rhinoplasty with osteotomies and cartilage grafting techniques to the glabella can improve your profile.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Based on this picture I don't feel you have a low radix but rather fullness of the bone between and above your eyebrows. This can be reduced with orbital bony contouring through an incision hidden in the hair or at the hairline. If it is desirable to augment the radix which will be evaluated at the time of consultation this can be done from above when the excess bone is removed.

Do I have a low radix? What procedures are available? (photos)

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