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Is It Possible To Have The Bump Removed On My Nose Without Altering The Tip?

asked 10 months ago by AylinElisa in Turkey
Latest answer by Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD
Question viewed 1,074 times
Tags: nose tip, female, dorsal hump, candidate

I dislike my nose very much and think that it is quite long and that it doesnt fit well with my face. I have a small bump on my nose that I would like to get rid of without the touching of the tip of my nose. Do you think that this would make my nose appear less long and more attractive or would I have to get a full nose surgery done? Thanks in advance.

20 answers to Is It Possible To Have The Bump Removed On My Nose Without Altering The Tip?

Removing dorsal hump without altering tip of nose

Hi, Absolutely - you can remove the 'bump' on top of your nose without touching the tip. However, in order to shorten your nose, a full rhinoplasty is required. If you like your tip, then talk to your surgeon so that he will preserve it. Open and clear communication with your plastic surgeon is essential! So, please make your wishes known as clear as possible. Good luck, Dr. H

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Options for Noses - The Tip vs the Bump

When having a rhinoplasty, it is possible to change the dorsum (bump) or the tip or both. It is important to have a balanced look overall. Your surgeon will be able to make sugesstions how this will be best achieved. It may be nice to bring the tip back slightly so it isn't as prominent to get a better balance for the face.

Benjamin Dunkley, DO
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, of course the bump can be removed during rhinoplasty

The nasal bridge, or dorsum, can be reduced without affecting the nasal tip. In this instance I often prefer to do reduce the "hump" through and intranasal or inside the nose approach. This creates no scar in the nasal skin, can be done in the office under sedation, and does not interfere with the shape or support of the tip. Hope that helps!

Michael Godin, MD
Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removing a hump on the top of the nose can have no visible scars and takes less surgery than you think!

Nose hump reduction is a common procedure that can be very successful. With small humps, "shaving" with a rasp can easily do the trick. For moderate (such as yours) to large hump reductions, simply removing the hump creates what is called an "open roof deformity". To prevent this from happening, "osteotomies and infracture" are usually recommended. This means that the thin nasal bones just below the bridge of your nose are carefully fractured (broken) and then... more

Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty surgery for bump removal may be done with or without tip work

The general size and shape of your nose is nice. Lowering the bump seen at the dorsum would soften your look and make your nose more effeminate. This may be accomplished without major changes to the nasal tip, which in your case, I agree, is already very nice. The caveat is that when the bump is lowered, small changes may have to made to the tip to keep the same relationship that your tip has to the rest of your nose. In other words, when the bridge is lowered, it may be... more

David Mabrie, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

yourfaceinourhands.com

It is usually best to address the entire face - not just the bump of the nose

The best rhinoplasties focus on the entire face - not just the nose - and not just the bump. Based on your photos (which are excellent, by the way!) I agree with several of the previous surgeons. "Removing the bump" without any shortening of the tip would leave you disproportionate. Discuss your plans with a competent facial plastic surgeon - use computer imaging to review your choices - and keep your mind open to tip surgery to achieve a lifelong satisfying result. more

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.nayakplasticsurgery.com

Bump removal without altering nose tip

There are few instances when a hump removal can be done without adjusting nasal the tip. The hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and is removed. Once the hump is removed the sidewalls of the nose will need to be narrowed through osteotomies. At that point, if the tip is in balance with the new bridge, then the tip is not altered.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Removing the bump without touching the tip...

Removing the bump on your nose without touching the tip is possible and will make it more attractive. However, if your looking to shorten the length, surgery on the tip will be required. The bump is actually lessening the appearance of length, and removing it may make it appear longer. The most important thing about rhinoplasty surgery is good communication of your desires with the surgeon so make an appointment with a board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon to discuss... more

Andrew Miller, MD
Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon

A good Rhinoplasty is designed to deliver a balanced nose

Short answer to your question is: Yes, it is possible to just remove nasal bridge without touching nasal tip. Long answer to same question is: It is unwise to tie your surgeon's hand. If just the bridge is done your nose will look out of balance. It will not look good. You need nasal bridge brought down. Nasal tip needs to be made less bulky and delicate, nasal tip needs to rotate up, and angulation between nose and upper lip needs to be modified. You have all the... more

Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Removal of dorsal hump with closed technique

The dorsal hump can be removed without altering the tip. I would approach your rhinoplasty with a "closed technique," meaning no incisions on the outside of your nose. Through this approach, not only can the hump be removed, but other aspects of your nose can be reshaped. This is all demonstrated on our imaging software prior to surgery so that the patient is able to visualize how this changes their appearance.

Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Is it possible to remove the bump without aletering the tip?

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and Yes, the bump can be removed, during a Rhinoplasty, without altering the shape of the nasal tip. You just need to communicate this desire to your Rhinoplasty surgeon.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is It Possible To Have The Bump Removed On My Nose Without Altering The Tip?

Based upon the nicely posted photos your option for nasal surgery is a FULL rhinoplasty in my opinion.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Several factors to be considered in nasal surgery

From your photograph you appear to have a low nasal radix. This is the shallow depression just above the nasal dorsum. The normal take off point for the nasal dorsum should be higher, just at the level your upper eyelashes. If you simply have the dorsum lowered you will lose the balance of your nose. Some times this radix area must be augmented with a cartilage graft. A slight elevation your nasal tip will also help with the overall appearance of your nose. more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

"Long" noses are usually out of balance

Your nose seems long because the bridge line starts below your upper lash margin level, so you actually have a "dent" and then a bump. The best way to rebalance your nose is to remove 90% of the bump and then add a sliver of septal cartilage to the dent. This combination will give you the appearance of a smaller lower nose and a straight bridge. Your tip does not have to be touched. I would also consider shortening your nose a little, which also makes the... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

Long nose

In my opinion,you need a complete procedure. If you only take off the hump your nose will look like a long ski jump. You may not want to narrow the tip but. rotationand projection are issues for you.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

The bump only rhinoplasty

It is possible to have only a hump reduction in rhinoplasty. Many years ago this was touted on the west coast as the 'lunch hour' rhinoplasty which implied that you could have a nasal hump removed and return to work. From your photos however, your tip is strong and projecting and you would have far better balance with a complete rhinoplasty, which would help rotate the tip slightly and reduce the tension in your upper lip. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You will likely require tip work during your Rhinoplasty Surgery to achieve a shorter appearance of your nose.

I read your question and reviewed your photos: Your bump is particularly noticeable since your tip is droopy, and the angle between your nose and upper lip is too small. For an optimal result, you may benefit from tip rotation and nasal shortening along with hump removal. You should consult several experienced rhinoplasty specialists to see what you could expect after well-performed Rhinoplasty Surgery. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Rhinoplasty

It is technically possible to remove a dorsal hump without addressing the nose. You should see someone experienced in rhinoplasty and listen to the total of the recommendations.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurg.org

Removing hump without changing tip in rhinoplasty

I understand your desire to not alter the tip of your nose, however, if you remove the dorsal nasal hump it will actually make the nose appear longer because the bump on your nose breaks up the length of the dorsum visually and makes it look shorter. If you have the bump removed you should have the tip rotated upward to shorten the overall length of the nose as well. To do this you don't have to make the tip smaller or do any other major alterations to it, but your nose will... more

Gregory Branham, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Bump Removal without Altering Tip

You can remove the nasal bump without changing your tip. You should consult with a rhinoplasty surgeon to discuss all your alternatives and decide what you want to achieve.