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Correcting Dorsal Hump Without Changing Nose Shape?

I have an otherwise perfect nose, except for a huge dorsal hump that I developed after entering highschool. I am now 18 and looking to get a nose job.

Asked 29 months ago by ss48 in victoria,texas

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Sidewalls of nose are narrowed after large dorsal hump removal

After removal of the large dorsal hump that is present, then the sidewalls of the nose will need to be narrowed to prevent open roof deformity. The sidewalls of the nose have to be narrowed; otherwise the bridge will have a flat top effect. It is also important to make sure that the remainder of the nose is in balance with the new shape of the bridge. There are occasions when the tip does not have to be altered.

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William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Hump

When you change one thing during rhinoplasty, it will usually have an impact on other parts of the nasal anatomy. For example, removal of a large hump may necessitate repositioning the bones. Within reason you can limit what is done; a full rhinoplasty is not necessary. You and your surgeon can decide pre-operatively what will change.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correction of dorsal hump

There are several ways of performing facelift operation, all of which can give excellent results. Review some photos from the surgeons that you are leaning towards choosing. Seeing acutal results should give you confidence in that particular surgeon's technique. The options that have been offered to you are all accepted methods of performing facelift surgery.

Maurice M. Khosh, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Large Dorsal Hump Removal Without Changing the Nose

The dorsal hump removal can be done without changing the tip of the nose but the dorsum will certainly change in terms of your profile view. The change in the shape is usually esthetically pleasing. Regards Take a look at the link below.

Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endonasal or open rhinoplasty will allow correction of dorsal hump

You can have the dorsal hump corrected by either endonasal or open rhinoplasty approach. Removing the hump will require doing additional lateral osteotomies or fine chisel cuts to close the open roof created by the hump removal to adequately narrow the dorsum of the nose. In addition the surgeon will need to pay particular attention the the status of the upper lateral cartilages to ensure no resultant internal nasal valve compromise results from trimming these structures to complete dorsal... more

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Harrison C. Putman III, MD

Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removing a nose hump or bump.

Although the hump may be large, the bones are very thin. Removing the hump will end up cutting through the bones similar to cutting off the peak of a roof. This would create an "open roof" and that is exactly what we call it. This open roof needs to be closed by bringing the two sides together. That will cause a change in the shape of your nose.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Dorsal hump removal WITHOUT changing nose shape

Dear Ss48, No. That is impossible. The appearance of the nose resembles that of a flipped boat. Imagine what the boat would look like if you took a chainsaw and removed a large portion of the bottom of the boat and then threw a pliant tarp on it. The tarp would make the boat look like it has a wide, flat bottom. After the mere removal of the nasal dorsal hump WITHOUT anything else, allows the skin to re drape over the , now shortened, side walls of the nose, making the nose appear lower and... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Removing a dorsal hump involves more than you might think

It is tempting to think that one can simply "chop off" a dorsal hump on the bridge of a nose. But there are several things that you must realize about this procedure. 1. When you reduce a hump, you are lowering the height of the bridge of the nose. Because the nose sits on your face like a triangular pyramid, lowering the bridge results in removing the narrowest part of the pyramid and you are left with a wider portion. So there may be a tendency for your nose to appear wider... more

David W. Kim, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, Correcting the Dorsal Hump Without Changing the Shape of the Nose

Hi S, Without a photo it is difficult to answer your question. Usually the larger the dorsal hump, the more that needs to be removed, and the greater likelihood of needing lateral nasal bone osteotomies (breaking the bones) to bring the side walls of the nose back together, closing the "open roof" that was left after the hump removal. Once those changes are completed, it may be necessary to blend the remaining lower 2/3's of your nose with the modified dorsum. That having... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Changing nose shape by correcting nasal bump

Correcting or reducing a bump on the nose is one of the most common requests for rhinoplasty surgery. The bumps develop naturally and are commonly made of both bone and cartilage. By correcting the dorsal hump, you must change the shape of the nose. However, the rest of the nose does not need to change shape, such as the tip or nostrils. Speak with a plastic surgeon performing rhinoplasty surgery to perform a comprehensive examination. He/she will be able to determine the most... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removing the dorsal hump willl change your nose shape

Hello By definition, removing a large dorsal hump is going to change your nose shape. So the simple answer is no, it is not possible to remove a large dorsal hump without altering the shape. Imagine a tent and then imagine asking someone to remove the top 1/4 of a tent without altering the shape of the tent. You would best be served by having an in-office consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options face to face. By looking at photos, and having the surgeon... more

Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Dorsal hump reduction without changing your look

When you reduce a hump, you are in essence making a change to the profile view of the nose. Unless the hump is very large, the changes on the front view are often subtle. As long as the tip and other structures are not effected, it is possible to maintain your look while refining your profile through a hump reduction. We do this all the time, however, it is important that you are clear with your surgeon so that those other elements are not changes. Good Luck!

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Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes and no

Hi, By definition you are actually changing your nose shape when you do anything to it but I understand what you mean. Yes, it can be done. However, you need to have a good surgeon perform computer imaging so you can see your new face with the new nose. Often a large hump removal requires narrowing the bones to "close an open roof." Sometimes, removal of the hump can make the nose appear to be too long or even droopy after hump removal. What I am getting at is that, yes it is... more

Shervin Naderi, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for Dorsal Hump

Yes, it is entirely possible to remove a dorsal hump without changing the shape of the nose. To understand how, it is helpful to know a bit about nasal anatomy. The nose, from top to bottom, consists of 2 nasal bones, and two paired sets of cartilages, the upper and lower lateral cartilages. Usually a "hump" on the nose has both a bony part and an upper cartilage part Depending on the size of the hump, it can be removed in a number of different ways. If the hump is big, when it... more