I like my nose, it's small & cute but the only problem I have is that from the side I have the biggest bump that is so noticeable. It makes me very insecure and I can't even take pictures of myself except from the front because the bump is that noticeable. I wanted to know if a surgeon can just shave it down instead of breaking my nose? & how much would it cost?
Answer: Nothing is as simple as it seems in rhinoplasty
I agree with the other surgeons weighing in on your concerns. It is never just as easy as taking down a small hump because of the the other changes that will occur. As mentioned your nose changes vertical height with hump resection and will change from the classic and aesthetically pleasing pyramid shape to one that is trapezoidal in nature if ostetomies (nose-breaking) are not performed. An in-person consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist will help you decide what is the best course of treatment. Good luck to you.
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I agree with the other surgeons weighing in on your concerns. It is never just as easy as taking down a small hump because of the the other changes that will occur. As mentioned your nose changes vertical height with hump resection and will change from the classic and aesthetically pleasing pyramid shape to one that is trapezoidal in nature if ostetomies (nose-breaking) are not performed. An in-person consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist will help you decide what is the best course of treatment. Good luck to you.
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Depending on the individual circumstances of the patient, osteotomies (fracturing of the nasal bones) can be necessary. Fracturing the nasal bones, or performing "osteotomies" is a technique we use for narrowing the nasal bones and/or closing an "open roof deformity." In general, when we take off a nasal hump, the bone can have a gap. Nasal bones are fractured to close the open roof that can occur after you take the hump down, and close the "ledge." We need to fracture the nasal bones in, performing lateral and medial osteotomies. Performing osteotomies narrows the upper middle part of the nose. The medial osteotomies finish narrowing the bone. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with advice. Cost can vary depending on the surgeon, the complexity of the surgery, and your location. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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Depending on the individual circumstances of the patient, osteotomies (fracturing of the nasal bones) can be necessary. Fracturing the nasal bones, or performing "osteotomies" is a technique we use for narrowing the nasal bones and/or closing an "open roof deformity." In general, when we take off a nasal hump, the bone can have a gap. Nasal bones are fractured to close the open roof that can occur after you take the hump down, and close the "ledge." We need to fracture the nasal bones in, performing lateral and medial osteotomies. Performing osteotomies narrows the upper middle part of the nose. The medial osteotomies finish narrowing the bone. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with advice. Cost can vary depending on the surgeon, the complexity of the surgery, and your location. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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September 18, 2013
Answer: Nose Rasping Will Probably Need Osteotomies
Looking at the photos provided, you will probably require osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) in conjunction with reduction of your bridge. If you don't break the bones after rasping the bump down, your nose will likely look too wide as seen from the frontal view.
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Answer: Nose Rasping Will Probably Need Osteotomies
Looking at the photos provided, you will probably require osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) in conjunction with reduction of your bridge. If you don't break the bones after rasping the bump down, your nose will likely look too wide as seen from the frontal view.
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September 18, 2013
Answer: Rasping Alone a Bad Idea
The first and most obvious goal any patient seeking rhinoplasty should have is satisfaction with the appearance of the nose after the procedure. I would not agree to rasp your dorsal hump in isolation, because the chance of satisfaction with this approach is zero. I recommend following the advice of Dr. Dennenberg, because each action a Surgeon takes in Rhinoplasty produces a reactive change. Rasping or chiseling down a nasal hump leads to a broad, flat appearance known as a "book-spine deformity". Osteotomies, or breaking the nasal bones allows the Surgeon to narrow the nasal bones, and restore harmony to the appearance of the nose.
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Answer: Rasping Alone a Bad Idea
The first and most obvious goal any patient seeking rhinoplasty should have is satisfaction with the appearance of the nose after the procedure. I would not agree to rasp your dorsal hump in isolation, because the chance of satisfaction with this approach is zero. I recommend following the advice of Dr. Dennenberg, because each action a Surgeon takes in Rhinoplasty produces a reactive change. Rasping or chiseling down a nasal hump leads to a broad, flat appearance known as a "book-spine deformity". Osteotomies, or breaking the nasal bones allows the Surgeon to narrow the nasal bones, and restore harmony to the appearance of the nose.
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty for only rasping a large bump Rasping the bridge is only good for very small bumps. When a large hump is removed it will leave a flat top nose, otherwise known as a open roof deformity. This will not look appropriate, therefore medial and lateral osteotomies will need to be performed to narrow the sidewalls.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for only rasping a large bump Rasping the bridge is only good for very small bumps. When a large hump is removed it will leave a flat top nose, otherwise known as a open roof deformity. This will not look appropriate, therefore medial and lateral osteotomies will need to be performed to narrow the sidewalls.
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