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Rhinoplasty for Bump Only?

asked 1 year ago by Barbara5050 in Barbara
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 685 times
Tags: bump, profile

Hello! I have a bump on the nose and I have always thought about having my nose done. The thing is I quite like everything else about my nose - except that it is certainly not an attractive nose profile. What I really wanted is to just get rid of that bump. (without having to change everything else - specially the tip) and I was wondering.. Is there any possibility that If I just get rid of the bump, the tip might "fall down"?? I've been to a few doctors and some said that they reckon the tip might fall down and some others (including a specialist in face reconstruction) said there is no way it could fall. Could you help me? Thank you!

18 answers to Rhinoplasty for Bump Only?

Rhinoplasty for Bump Only

Every rhinoplasty should be individualized. You can have the bump removed without changing the entire nose and without risk of your tip falling. Choose an experienced surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty to remove bump

Removing the bump will not make the tip fall. A very small bump can be filed down without breaking the nasal bones. A moderate or large nasal bump can be removed, but the nasal sidewalls will have to be narrowed in order to prevent a flat top or open roof deformity. This bony work on the bridge can be done without changing the nasal tip.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty for hump only

Rhinoplasty is a very individualized surgery. Most times a nasal bump can be taken down without adversely effecting the tip. Often this will give a supra-tip break to the nose and give more highlight to the tip so it looks more refined. See an experienced nose surgeon. See his photos. Take photos of what you think are good looking noses. have a frank discussion about your goals, (realistic)... Together you will come up with an appropriate plan. more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Nose Hump Removal

Regarding: "Rhinoplasty for Bump Only? Hello! I have a bump on the nose and I have always thought about having my nose done. The thing is I quite like everything else about my nose - except that it is certainly not an attractive nose profile. What I really wanted is to just get rid of that bump. (without having to change everything else - specially the tip) and I was wondering.. Is there any possibility that If I just get rid of the bump, the tip might "fall down"??... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Hump removal

I doubt seriously that a simple hump removal will cause any significant drooping (ptosis) of your nasal tip. There are some individauls with thick skinned heavy noses, that have weak tip support, who need columella struts to prevent drooping after this kind of surgery....... but if you have a nice tip as you say, I doubt that you fall into this catagory. Leave the tip alone if it is already nice and just go for the hump removal.

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removing Nasal Hump Only Without Affecting the Rest of The Nose

If you have a narrow nose with a dorsal hump and you tip is in good position, the hump can be removed without having to address the other portions of your nose. I suspect the surgeon who mentioned your tip falling may have considered doing your surgery using an open technique, which will affect tip support. However, for removing a dorsal hump, a closed approach is ideal and will not affect tip support as much.

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Hump removal rhinoplasty: often performed without tip collapse

Quite frequently humps are removed from noses without having the tip collapse. I would suggest that you keep looking until you find a surgeon who performs rhinoplasty often enough so that they are not concerned about this unlikely complication.

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

facialplasticsurgerymd.com

Rhinoplasty

A small bump on the nose can ceretainly be treated without changing the tip. Howver, I would have to perform an exam to be sure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for Bump Only

I agree with the previous posters BUT you failed to post photos of the frontal and side view! My guess is your tip will not fall but look more upwards. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Nasal hump removal and optical illusions

Commonly when a hump is reduced there is an optical illusion that the tip is actually rotated upwards. Conversely when a hump is present, it may make the nose appear longer with a downward appearance to the tip.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty can be Minor Improvement of Bump Only

Hi Barbara5050, Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but many potential operations. Every patient is unique. Reducing the hump from a nose is the most common request for cosmetic nasal surgery. Humps are usually made up of both cartilage and bone, and come in various sizes and shapes. Reducing small humps is a relatively easier procedure, as compared to more extensive rhinoplasty surgery. Large bumps will require bone reshaping/breaking after the hump is removed. A goal in nasal... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Depends on what you start with

While a small bump can be treated with just rasping the bump, the problem is the cartilage and the the bony personal. If the dorsum is resected and this results in an "open Roof" then you may end up with irregularities that will need surgery later on to do osteotomies. Have it your way is great for Burger King but sometimes an experienced plastic surgeon will advise you otherwise. Go on several consults and good luck.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Yes, you can have just the bump removed with a rhinoplasty.

Yes, you can have just the bump removed with a rhinoplasty. The tip will not fall down if you go to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who knows how to prevent this from happening.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for the bump only

It is not uncommon for an individual to like everything about their nose except the bump on the bridge, and this indeed may be the only change in a rhinoplasty procedure. My vote is with the specialist as I too feel that there is no concern for the tip to fall, especially with a 'closed' rhinoplasty. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for "Bump" Removal Only...The Subtle Rhinoplasty

Hi Barbara, Yes, as one of my patients from London referred to it, "The "offending party" can be removed" without changing the rest of your nose. When performed properly, your nose should be in no danger of collapse. Please see the web reference below to learn more about the "Subtle" rhinoplasty. Most importantly, choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for Bump Only?

A surgeon skilled in rhinoplasty can certainly remove a nasal hump without causing a change in the tip or a drooping of the tip. The problems I see with rhinoplasty are usually caused by surgeons that are using incorrect techniques or who do not recognize problems with the inherent structure and stability of the nose prior to surgery.

Matthew Bridges, MD
Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.matthewbridgesmd.com

Please send pictures

You had multiple consultation and your doctor have different recommendation which is common. It is impossible to give a good answer without examination or at least a picture. Please send pictures

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Sounds like you need another opinion

I have been doing noses for over 30 years, you give the patient what they want, unless it would be a problem. All noses will droop a little after 50 to 60 years -- so don't worry about it now. See someone who knows what they are doing.