I asked questions before about whether shaving down my hump and refining my tip would give my nose the sleek look it has when I use contouring makeup (1st and 2nd images). But now, after research I think I might not have a hump at all. Instead, if seems like the issue might actually be a low radix (2nd image). Does it seem like that might be the case? Additionally, any other advice would be much appreciated. Thank you :)
March 5, 2016
Answer: Low radix vs dorsal hump Hello and thank you for your question. This is an excellent question. Although your radix may be slightly low, I believe a dorsal hump reduction will be most beneficial for you. Placing radix augmentation grafts can be prone to complications and I usually recommend dorsal hump reduction in your situation. Based on your photographs, it is possible to perform a tip narrowing and refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts can also be performed to improve the tip refinement. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. 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.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Low radix vs dorsal hump Hello and thank you for your question. This is an excellent question. Although your radix may be slightly low, I believe a dorsal hump reduction will be most beneficial for you. Placing radix augmentation grafts can be prone to complications and I usually recommend dorsal hump reduction in your situation. Based on your photographs, it is possible to perform a tip narrowing and refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts can also be performed to improve the tip refinement. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. 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.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Dorsal hump Thank you for your question. Based on your photo, I think you do have a small dorsal hump, and a slightly low radix. I think you would benefit from shaving down of the hump, possibly augmenting the radix slightly, and based on the one photo, it appears you may have a slightly hanging nasal tip, so I think that may benefit in being addressed as well. Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon. All the best,
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Dorsal hump Thank you for your question. Based on your photo, I think you do have a small dorsal hump, and a slightly low radix. I think you would benefit from shaving down of the hump, possibly augmenting the radix slightly, and based on the one photo, it appears you may have a slightly hanging nasal tip, so I think that may benefit in being addressed as well. Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon. All the best,
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