Fillers for Glabella and Radix Region?

Question

Premature aging and weight loss has given me 'gaunt' looking lower forehead (above the eyebrows) and narrow temples. The glabella and radix between my eyes look narrow and sunken even though I have no wrinkles, folds or lines there, it's so bony that I'm seeing a bump at the top of my nose bridge that was never noticeable before when the fat used to cover it. Can volume be restored in those areas with fillers? I want a fuller/youthful glabella/radix region the way it used to look some years back, also to camouflage the bump on top of my nose.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

The radix (hollow at the top of your nose) is one of the areas that a true "non-surgical" rhinoplasty can be performed. A hyaluronic acid filler, such as Restylane or Juvederm can be used to fill this hollowed area to camouflage the newly formed bump.
Using a hyaluronic acid filler is also reversible and if you don't like the result, it can be dissolved with another injection. However, it is important to go to a rhinoplasty specialist since the filler should be placed deep and used to augment the skeleton of the nose and not be placed too superficially. There are risks of using fillers that should be discussed with the treating doctor.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you'd like to see more volume under the skin of your nose, you could consider injectable fillers. There is no downtime, and procedures can be performed painlessly with topical anesthetic.
You should consult a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon familliar with the use of fillers in the nose. You would also benefit from  seeing before and after photos of fillers in the nose.
Best regards.

Fillers for Glabella and Radix Region?

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