Raising area between eyebrows in Asian rhinoplasty. What is this procedure called? (Photo)

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I notice in a lot of Asian rhinoplasty photos that the nose appears to start between the eyes, giving a short appearance as if cut off at the top. In the photos below, with the area of interest circled in blue, the area between the eyebrows is also raised to give a more aesthetic appearance of the nose starting at the browbone. What is this procedure called and what materials (would fat be possible?) would be involved for the augmentation?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Both of these graphs can augment the area of your nose between your eyebrows. In 40 years of rhinoplasty I've never had to use a rib graft to do this. There is enough cartilage in your septum alone to do this or definitely using ear cartilage. This has far less cost andmorbidity than if one were to use a rib graft. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for the best results.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The procedure is known as a nasal dorsal augmentation. It can be accomplished is a number of ways and usually involves adding something to the nasal bridge such as bone, cartilage or a silicone implant.  Narrowing the nasal bones can also be done at the same time.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

You make a very astute observation in differentiating between dorsal augmentation and what you are observing: radix augmentation and raising of the nasal starting point.  The area of the bridge between the eyebrows (radix) can be augmented and built up during Asian rhinoplasty.  I prefer to use the DCF technique for radix augmentation as it creates smooth, natural-appearing contours using your own tissue.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

This is dorsal augmentation where the bridge of the nose is built up to create more favorable shadowing. This can be done surgically using mostly cartilage grafting techniques, although in some cases an implant is used to raise the bridge height.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Augmentation rhinoplasty is usually a part of Asian rhinoplasty. It can involve the dorsum as well as the radix, the area between the brows. Your best option is an I. Person evaluation by a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in Asian rhinoplasty.

Raising area between eyebrows in Asian rhinoplasty. What is this procedure called? (Photo)

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Answer: Asian Dorsal Augmentation

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Raising area between eyebrows in Asian rhinoplasty. What is this procedure called? (Photo)

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Answer: Asian Dorsal Augmentation

Answer: Asian Dorsal Augmentation

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