22/09/2026
The patient had a low bridge. For enhancements over the bridge area of the nose, we use either Goretex, Irradiated Rib, or the patient’s own rib. In this case we decided to use goretex as the material of choice.
Gore-Tex can improve and define the radix, but there are physical limits to how much it can be augmented while maintaining a natural-looking result. Because the radix is not an empty space where you can simply keep adding material. The amount of Gore-Tex that can be used is constrained by the surrounding anatomy and soft tissues. The skin and underlying tissues can only stretch and accommodate a certain amount of augmentation. Too much can create excessive tension or an unnatural contour. The existing nasal bones, frontal bone, and upper nasal framework determine the foundation on which the implant sits.
So, the limit isn’t simply how much Gore-Tex can physically be placed, it is how much can be added while maintaining stable anatomy, adequate soft-tissue coverage, and a natural transition.
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