I am a 15 year old female and I have a large dorsal hump in the middle third of my nose. It started developing when I was about 11 and has grown significantly since then. No one in my family has a nose anything like mine, they are all straight with no bump. Obviously having a dorsal hump has affected my self esteem quite a lot and I am currently looking into getting it removed. I would like to know what could have caused it, is it in my genes? Or from an accident?
Answer: What causes a dorsal hump? (photo) Thank you for the question, The presence of a hump, can be attributed to many factors, These factors could be your genetic transmission, trauma, or previous injury. In the majority of cases it is something inherited. During rhinoplasty as plastic surgeon we address a few key points and hump is one of them.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bone and cartilage your dorsal hump is a combination of bone and cartilage. Typically cartilage is mostly to blame, which is part of the septum of the nose, and a decent percentage of the time the nasal bones contribute to it. Both can be brought down, and the good news is that it's one of the most predictable techniques that we do in rhinoplasty all the time. However, I agree with what has been said. I would recommend you wait at least another year or two to make sure your growth has stopped and that your nose is stable, otherwise you may need a revision down the road. If you talk to your parents and they are ok with considering surgery, you can meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss your possibilities. best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bone and cartilage your dorsal hump is a combination of bone and cartilage. Typically cartilage is mostly to blame, which is part of the septum of the nose, and a decent percentage of the time the nasal bones contribute to it. Both can be brought down, and the good news is that it's one of the most predictable techniques that we do in rhinoplasty all the time. However, I agree with what has been said. I would recommend you wait at least another year or two to make sure your growth has stopped and that your nose is stable, otherwise you may need a revision down the road. If you talk to your parents and they are ok with considering surgery, you can meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss your possibilities. best of luck!
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November 14, 2018
Answer: What Causes a Dorsal Hump Hello and thank you for your photos,A dorsal hump is often a genetic feature that develops around puberty. Trauma to the nose can cause changes to the nose although it is hard to know if this is what happened in your case.A consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist is a good way to begin the process. A surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty will examine your nose both inside and out to make sure everything looks normal. A hump reduction rhinoplasty could be a good thing for you, although you will need to discuss your objective with your surgeon.
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Answer: What Causes a Dorsal Hump Hello and thank you for your photos,A dorsal hump is often a genetic feature that develops around puberty. Trauma to the nose can cause changes to the nose although it is hard to know if this is what happened in your case.A consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist is a good way to begin the process. A surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty will examine your nose both inside and out to make sure everything looks normal. A hump reduction rhinoplasty could be a good thing for you, although you will need to discuss your objective with your surgeon.
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Nasal bridge bump It,s all about the architecture. The upper third of the nose is bone. The mid third is the bridge cartilage and the lower third are the tip cartilages. Several things. During your growth spurt, every thing grows including your nose. It,s in the genes. Trauma can play a roll. Also the structure between your nostrils, the columella can,t hold the tip of the nose up. As we age, the tip of the nose falls. Poof. Increasing nasal bump.
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Answer: Nasal bridge bump It,s all about the architecture. The upper third of the nose is bone. The mid third is the bridge cartilage and the lower third are the tip cartilages. Several things. During your growth spurt, every thing grows including your nose. It,s in the genes. Trauma can play a roll. Also the structure between your nostrils, the columella can,t hold the tip of the nose up. As we age, the tip of the nose falls. Poof. Increasing nasal bump.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: What is A Nasal Dorsal Hump? When is Good to Have Surgery? The nasal anatomy is a complicated structure composed of bones, cartilages, soft tissue, muscles nerves and skin. Although many look at the nose in terms of a static structure, the nose is in fact a dynamic structure that changes shape with facial mimics and has a functional side to it: breathing, smelling and moisturizing the air we breathe. The nasal dorsum is made of the nasal bones, nasal septum and the upper lateral cartilages; a complex anatomy where any slight deformity or excess in any of these structures will result in a deformity of the nose as a whole.The excess of the nasal bones and/or the upper lateral cartilages in addition to a high septum can be the cause of a nasal dorsal hump. Although this is usually of genetic origin, trauma (specially before puberty) can often result in a dorsal hump formation. Whatsoever the cause, nasal hump does not compromise breathing and its correction can be of benefit in terms of facial aesthetics, specially in women. This is because a nasal dorsal hump usually gives the face a more masculine look.The best age to have surgery however is when nasal growth and development has finished, hence an age of 17+ would be appropriate for rhinoplasty surgery.
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Answer: What is A Nasal Dorsal Hump? When is Good to Have Surgery? The nasal anatomy is a complicated structure composed of bones, cartilages, soft tissue, muscles nerves and skin. Although many look at the nose in terms of a static structure, the nose is in fact a dynamic structure that changes shape with facial mimics and has a functional side to it: breathing, smelling and moisturizing the air we breathe. The nasal dorsum is made of the nasal bones, nasal septum and the upper lateral cartilages; a complex anatomy where any slight deformity or excess in any of these structures will result in a deformity of the nose as a whole.The excess of the nasal bones and/or the upper lateral cartilages in addition to a high septum can be the cause of a nasal dorsal hump. Although this is usually of genetic origin, trauma (specially before puberty) can often result in a dorsal hump formation. Whatsoever the cause, nasal hump does not compromise breathing and its correction can be of benefit in terms of facial aesthetics, specially in women. This is because a nasal dorsal hump usually gives the face a more masculine look.The best age to have surgery however is when nasal growth and development has finished, hence an age of 17+ would be appropriate for rhinoplasty surgery.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Yes, a dorsal bump is one of the more common things patients notice on their nose that they would like to have treated. The 'bump' is caused by a prominence of the nasal bone/cartilage typically and can indeed be genetic, caused by a trauma / bump to the nose.. and can be treated using a rhinoplasty or day procedure..
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Yes, a dorsal bump is one of the more common things patients notice on their nose that they would like to have treated. The 'bump' is caused by a prominence of the nasal bone/cartilage typically and can indeed be genetic, caused by a trauma / bump to the nose.. and can be treated using a rhinoplasty or day procedure..
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