Can A Very High Radix Be Reduced in Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a somewhat specific question about a nose operation that I have not seen before. It is about putting the nose down so that it no longer looks as if it is connected to the forehead and is no longer so high. Is it possible in any way?Because I have never seen this in any surgery, but this would be really important to me.

A:You are referring to reduction about the high radix (frontal nasal junction ) in rhinoplasty. The high radix nose can be reduced but not the degree that you have imaged due to the location of the frontal sinus and nasal airway cavities.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon