Rhinoplasty for Minor Dorsal Hump Correction?

If you are self-conscious enough about these minor issues with your nose, you can still undergo a rhinoplasty as long as you and your surgeon believe it would be worthwhile to perform a procedure. Removing the hump will reduce the overall projection your nose gives. The plunging tip can be brought upwards, and the wide tip can be refined and thinned. This can all be done through an endonasal approach without making any external incisions.

Your concerns are common. None of us want a result that looks like a "nose job". It is important to sculpt a nose in proportion with other facial features. Select an experienced surgeon who has aesthetic tastes similar to yours.

Hi Judey, A subtle rhinoplasty should achieve your nasal cosmetic goals.  Make sure that your rhinoplasty surgeon understands what bothers you and what you want. For more on the Subtle Rhinoplasty click on the Web reference listed below. Be well. Dr. P

Hi! Almost certainly, the changes you want in your nose can be achieved, and your nose can be left so it looks natural on your face. You need an experienced plastic surgeon with a good eye. My web site has links to the plastic surgery societies, where you can get names near you. And be sure to ask to see lots of before and after pictures.

The goal of any rhinoplasty is to produce a nose that looks natural and functions well. One of the most common reasons that patients seek rhinoplasty consultations is to learn about dorsal hump reduction. A dorsal hump is comprised of bone and cartilage. To remove the hump, the rhinoplasty surgeon files down the bone and trims the cartilage to the appropriate height to give the profile the desired contour. Sometimes, it is possible to correct one isolated problem -- such a a dorsal hump --... more

You must consult with a well trained, experienced rhinoplastic surgeon. Talk to them - look at their work and have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction. We do make small changes that give you quite an improvement.

Hello, The answer depends on your expectations, communication between you and your doctor and his expertise. You should be able to get a good result. Computer imaging can help with communication - your pictures are manipulated to demonstrate possible out comes. You can bring in pictures of noses that you like and dislike. Then it is up to your doctor to assess if your goals are realistic.

The most important part of getting a good result from plastic surgery, is the surgeon that you choose. Techniques have improved along with improved anesthesia and improved instruments. What you have described sounds fairly straight forward but discuss your concerns with your surgeon. I tell patients that my philosophy is that plastic surgery should "whisper and not scream." A well executed rhinoplasty will improve your appearance and will fit your face.

Hi Judey, Rhinoplasty for a dorsal hump can be performed by skilled nasal surgeons in a way that would not look too small for your face. The key is to pick a surgeon with a lot of experience in rhinoplasty, and one that can show you computerized images of your proposed outcome. Although there is no guarantee that your surgical outcome will be exactly the same as your "digital" outcome, it does help to see waht the surgeon plans for you. It will also help you to get a feel for... more

Hi, It all depends on your nose, your face, your taste but much more importantly on your doctor's skills and his or her taste. You may get a rhinoplasty and end up with a great nose that fits your face perfectly or you may get a rhinoplasty that totally ruins your nose and your look. Do imaging so you can visualize what you may look like then find a great surgeon who can give you those results or just leave it alone. Good luck