Are you sure you want the hump removed?

Stephen Prendiville, MD answers: Septoplasty to include fixing nose hump?

I may have to have a Septoplasty but I also have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. I do not wish to change the shape of my nose, just to get the dorsal hump filed down in conjuction with my Septoplasty. Is that possible? Or will I have to possibly have further work done to my nose?

Septoplasty to include fixing nose hump?
Stephen Prendiville, MD
5 months ago

Septoplasty is a functional nasal procedure, while removal of a dorsal hump is considered cosmetic. You will need to make arrangements with your Surgeon from a planning and financial perspective to address both problems.

However, given the picture you have submitted, you have a relatively low radix (junction of the nose and forehead). Addressing the dorsal hump should be done, if at all, in a very conservative fashion. Aggressive hump removal would give your nose a very low starting point and may not be the best aesthetic plan for your nose. In fact, consideration should probably be given to augmenting the radix slightly.

Good luck!

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