Yes — the radix, the point where the bridge begins near the inner corner of the eyes, can be raised, lowered, or repositioned as part of your overall bridge design. Its position significantly affects how long your nose appears to be and how your eyes, brow, and nose relate to one another visually.
A radix positioned too high can make the nose look shorter and the forehead less distinct, while one positioned too low can make the nose appear longer than it actually is. Getting this starting point right is a foundational part of overall bridge design — it sets the tone for how the entire bridge line reads, which is why Dr. Kim evaluates it carefully alongside your forehead and brow structure during consultation.
This area calls for particular care when the radix is notably deep or hollow, making it difficult to build a smooth, continuous height across the whole bridge line. A rigid silicone implant generally isn't suitable for filling this specific spot, since the area's shape and the way it sits close to the bone don't lend themselves well to a solid synthetic piece. In these cases, Dr. Kim achieves excellent results by grafting finely processed autologous cartilage particles into the radix instead — a technique that fills the hollow smoothly and blends naturally with the surrounding structure in a way a rigid implant simply can't.
Consultation Tip
If your forehead is a specific concern alongside your nose, mention it during your consultation — radix positioning is planned in relation to your forehead shape, so discussing both together gives Dr. Kim a fuller picture. And if your radix is notably deep, ask specifically whether cartilage particle grafting is the right approach for that area.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery