I know I have a low radix nose. How can I fill the space? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and photo. Dermal filler injections are likely your best option to lift this area and produce a smooth result. Administering hyaluronic acid dermal filler can bring your entire nose into balance with the rest of your facial features and minimize the nasal bump, while making your nose appear smaller from the side and elongated from the frontal view.
Though filler treatments are not as complex surgery, they still require a great deal of skill and precision to achieve the best possible results. In my office, we use a micro-cannula to inject this area, which minimizes bruising and swelling and ensures the smoothest outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced expert injector who can assess your concern and determine the best treatment option for you.

I believe that you would benefit from an open rhinoplasty to help with the lowering the dorsum to provide a more smooth transition between the radix and the dorsum. Radix grafts or fillers can be complicated and migrate over time or cause other issues. I would highly recommend seeing a board-eligible of board-certified plastic surgeon with rhinoplasty experience, particularly one with 3D imaging that is capable of simulating your surgery so you can be on the same page regarding the outcome. Best of luck.

Liquid rhinoplasty using filler can help in raising your radix level. It will also soften the appearance of your bridge and hide the hump. The result with filler are immediate and guaranteed with minimal recovery time.

The site can be filled with fillers (not permanent) or it can be filled with diced cartilage, soft tissues, or together to give a permanent change. Radix is a difficult area to get a smooth elevation, so find a skilled surgeon. Thanks.

Hi @ash.marie007! A non-surgical approach can be achieved with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. You are able to raise the radix to help camouflage the hump. HA dermal fillers last between 6-12 months. If you are looking for a permanent solution, a cartilage graft can be placed to raise the radix and fill the area. I hope this was helpful!

Thank you for your question and sharing your photograph.

There are mini surgeons and aesthetic doctors that provide nonsurgical rhinoplasty using typically hyaluronic acid based injectable filler.

An important part of the treatment would be to avoid over correction as it tends to lead to a wider appearance of the radix and most frequently this changes the appearance of the eyes from the front view.

The second point to consider his to use a small amount of filler over the tip to create the impression that the nose is slightly more upturned. When building projection in the radix area of the nose appears longer but at the top end. A small amount of injectable filler to create the impression that the tip is shorter can balance this to some degree.

Computer imaging and simulations can give you an idea of the characteristics of such changes before you proceed to treatment.

Finally, rhinoplasty surgery can address these points in different ways.

A filler is a reasonable option to give you an idea as to how this area would appear with volume added. When done by an experienced injector, it's a safe procedure to have done.
When injecting this area, the skin is tented up and the filler placed. The area is then "molded" with the injector's fingers. Take care afterwards not to massage this area or put glasses on it etc to avoid filler migration.
If you like it, repeat injections can be performed, or you could consider a permanent option through surgery.

Hello! First of all thank you for your question.Here is the evaluation I can make regarding the photos:The tip definition is not good, it should be a little slimmer. The shallow radix is present that is why it must be filled with cartilage pate and dorsal hump must be scraped a few mm.
A rhinoplasty surgery is recommended for your issue.

There are many options for fixing a low radix. The most permanent fix would be to surgically place a cartilage graft or prosthetic implant into the space as a dorsal onlay graft in order to permanently fill the area and raise the radix. A filler will temporarily give the appearance of a higher radix but will be degraded over time. Injectables also carry with them the risk of vascular occlusion on injection. Which option you pursue really depends on your tolerance for down time, pain, and cost as well as your desire for longevity.

Filling the radix will make your nose longer, but it would camouflage small hump visible on this photo. Lowering the dorsum and removing hump would make radix look shallower. It would be in you best interest to discuss this issue with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty; 3D simulation may help to make right decision. Good luck.