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Can a Large Dorsal Hump Be Removed with Rasping Alone?
I have an average to large nasal hump. When going to see a local surgeon he explained he could just cut the excess cartilage and rasp down the bone part. Ive been reading about "open roof deformities" and am a bit concerned about this. I asked about fracturing and he said that it is not required nor does he recommend it since my nose is already narrow and doing so would only make it more narrower giving it an undesired look. What can an open roof deformity cause on the long run?
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Removing dorsal hump and open roof deformity
Once a large dorsal hump has been removed it will create an open roof deformity since the left and right nasal bones will not be touching the septum. This creates an open roof deformity, which is referred to a flat top effect. To prevent this from occurring, both medial and lateral osteotomies must be performed. The open roof deformity will not cause any physiologic problems, however it will be an undesirable effect cosmetically.
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Removal Of Nasal Dorsal Hump
Dear Jerry,
Without photos and physical examination it is hard to give you a solid opinion about your case.
An osteotomy may be the way to go supplemented with in-fracturing of the bone.
It is important that a harmonious approach is to be adopted to keep your results as natural as possible fitting your facial features.
I encourage you to seek a consultation with a board certified surgeon of extensive experience in Rhinoplasty so you can make a well informed...
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In general, osteotomies may be necessary to narrow your nose after removal of a large hump.
I read your concern, and I do not see photos of your nose.
When your hump of cartilage and bone is removed, your bridge may widen on front view, and in-fracturing of your nasal bones may be necessary. Feel free to re ask your question with photos for more specific advice regarding your nose.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Joseph
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Most large nasal humps need "osteotomies" after to prevent a flat top called and "open roof"
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From this side of the computer it is impossible to know if you were mislead or misunderstood what was being said. The hump is made of variable portions of cartilage and bone. To remove the hump the bone is usually rasped or filed down and the cartilage is usually cut. If the height of the hump being removed is more than a few millimeters that usually results in a flat open area along the top of the bridge. That open area is closed by either moving the bones on the sides of the nose toward...
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The nasal hump surgical treatment cN be classified to two options
1. Small to moderate nasal hump, which can be treated by rasping . Either through the classic rhinoplasty or even just through a closed approch without opening the skin.
2. Moderate to large humps that need to be rasped, resected, or ostetomised. In those cases, the open roof will be a problem if left untreated.
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Open Roof Deformity
Hi,
If you have a large hump with bone and cartilage, just rasping and removing cartilage will set you up for an open roof deformity. Just think of cutting the roof of a house horizontally: the walls have to come in to prevent an open roof. You should have osteotomies to bring the nasal walls in. If it is a small hump, you may get away with just rasping and cartilage removal.
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Treatment of dorsal hump
It would be difficult to give you an exact answer with examination and photos. In general, with a small hump removal can be done with rasping and that may all you need. In a larger hump, open roof deformity will happen and will need bilateral osteotomy and possible spreader grafts. It so only with proper examination the appropriate procedure is determined.
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Open roof deformity and dorsal hump reduction
Open roof deformity is a cosmetic problem where there is a gap in between the nasal bones which may be palpable or visible if the skin retracts into it. Nasal bone fracture, or osteotomies, is used to correct or prevent this problem. If the dorsal hump is small enough and narrowing of the nasal bones is not requires esthetically, then osteotomies may not be needed. Another issue to consider with large dorsal hump reductions is the stability of the cartilaginous dorsum. Most...
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