I have a prominent hump on the bridge of my nose. I am aware the cartilage can be formed into different shapes over time, so I have been pressing on the bump continually for days. is it actually made of bone because I am getting zero results. In fact the hump seems to be getting larger.
Answer: Most nasal dorsal humps are composed of both bone and cartilage. The top of many dorsal humps are at the bony - cartilaginous junction of your nasal bridge. In our practice, we may use Joseph saws to remove the bony portion of the hump, and a blade to lower the cartilaginous part of the hump. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Rubbing Nasal Cartilage (Like Other Body Parts) May Make It Larger (Not Smaller)
Hi Anon,
All the rubbing in the world will not make a nasal hump smaller, in fact as in your case it may appear slightly larger from the constant irritation. Usually the major portion of a nasal dorsal hump is cartilage with bone also contributing. To reduce the hump, rhinoplasty is required.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Answer: Rubbing Nasal Cartilage (Like Other Body Parts) May Make It Larger (Not Smaller)
Hi Anon,
All the rubbing in the world will not make a nasal hump smaller, in fact as in your case it may appear slightly larger from the constant irritation. Usually the major portion of a nasal dorsal hump is cartilage with bone also contributing. To reduce the hump, rhinoplasty is required.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Answer: Nasal Hump
Pressing on the nasal hump is unlikely to do anything other than give you a sore nose. The "hump" is as Dr. Pearlstein noted, usually the confluence of bony and cartilaginous nasal dorsum. The nasal bones, septum, and upper lateral cartilages fuse in this area. It is sometimes more of a bone issue and sometimes primarily cartilage. Depending on the size of the bump, its removal may require a scalpel and osteotome (chisel), or a rasping device. Removal of a dorsal hump often necessitates in-fracturing of the nasal bones in order to avoid a flat appearance to the top of the nose. Rhinoplasty is definitely a procedure that requires finesse and expertise, so ask around before committing.
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Answer: Nasal Hump
Pressing on the nasal hump is unlikely to do anything other than give you a sore nose. The "hump" is as Dr. Pearlstein noted, usually the confluence of bony and cartilaginous nasal dorsum. The nasal bones, septum, and upper lateral cartilages fuse in this area. It is sometimes more of a bone issue and sometimes primarily cartilage. Depending on the size of the bump, its removal may require a scalpel and osteotome (chisel), or a rasping device. Removal of a dorsal hump often necessitates in-fracturing of the nasal bones in order to avoid a flat appearance to the top of the nose. Rhinoplasty is definitely a procedure that requires finesse and expertise, so ask around before committing.
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Answer: The hump on your nose is both cartilage and bone
In most people, the highest point of a nasal hump is actually the junction between bone and cartilage. These are both rigid structures and need to both be addressed in nasal hump removal. Reducing the bone is by using a special surgical rasp or an osteotome (looks like a chisel). Reducing the cartilage is by using a special scissors and/or a surgical blade.
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Answer: The hump on your nose is both cartilage and bone
In most people, the highest point of a nasal hump is actually the junction between bone and cartilage. These are both rigid structures and need to both be addressed in nasal hump removal. Reducing the bone is by using a special surgical rasp or an osteotome (looks like a chisel). Reducing the cartilage is by using a special scissors and/or a surgical blade.
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Answer: Nose hump made of flexible cartilage or bone
It is a combination of both nasal cartilage and bone. The best plan is to seek the opinions of 3 boarded surgeons in your area.
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Answer: Nose hump made of flexible cartilage or bone
It is a combination of both nasal cartilage and bone. The best plan is to seek the opinions of 3 boarded surgeons in your area.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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