Filing Down the Dorsal Hump?

December 8, 2008
Asked By:Star05 in Neport Beach, CA, USA

I have a small dorsal hump that I would like to get fixed on my nose, and was considering closed rhinoplasty. The plastic surgeon informed me that he could just go in and file it down without breaking or fracturing any bones. Does this sound like a good idea? The absolute only thing I want done is the hump shaved down, and it is very small. Will any other part of my nose need fixing if the surgeon simply files the hump down?

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February 17, 2014

Answer: The dorsal hump and the dorsal aesthetic lines

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February 17, 2014

Answer: The dorsal hump and the dorsal aesthetic lines

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Answer: Yes, you can

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August 25, 2017

Answer: Isolated dorsal hump removal

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August 25, 2017

Answer: Isolated dorsal hump removal

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July 6, 2017

Answer: Closed Rhinoplasty

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July 6, 2017

Answer: Closed Rhinoplasty

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March 13, 2017

Answer: Filing down dorsal hump

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August 14, 2016

Answer: Why the nose usually has to be broken during hump reduction

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August 14, 2016

Answer: Why the nose usually has to be broken during hump reduction

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