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Is Rhinoplasty Necessary for Minor Bridge Work?
I have been considering getting my nose done since I was 12 (I'm 19 BTW), (not a whole lot just some minor bridge work, because I have a small bump that bothers me). Do I really need it?
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Changing the appearance of your nose for cosmetic purposes is considered rhinoplasty.
Changing the appearance of your nose for cosmetic purposes is considered rhinoplasty, regardless of whether the change is minor or significant. According to the pictures that have been presented, there is a small bump on the bridge of the nose that can be removed with simple rasping. The photo with your lower blepharoplasty question shows a very wide nasal bridge relative to the width of the face, and osteotomies would be recommended in addition to rasping the nasal bridge, which would be...
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A rhinoplasty will certainly help this hump
Given the single photo you have shown, I think the hump can be addressed quite easily. However, it would be good to see your nose from other angles, so that I could asses if the tip needs any work as well-- often, when one part of the nose if refined, other parts may need to be addressed in order to balance the nose and give you a more natural result.
I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon and having him give you a complete exam-- this is the best way to determine what type of...
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Rhinoplasty Results
It is difficult to see exactly what your nose looks like, but having said that...as the other surgeons have said it is not a matter of need. Nobody needs plastic or cosmetic surgery. It is a matter of wanting and desire to make your nose look like the way you would like it to look....smoother dorsum (getting rid of the bump)
Having said that, it all depends on what you want addressed. But a big bump or little bump, it still is surgery and has recovery that comes with it.
Make sure when you do
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No one every needs elective surgery.
The decision is does it really bother you that much? Does it make you miserable?
If it does, than you may benefit from the surgery.
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Rhinoplasty For Hump Removal Can Make A Dramatic Difference
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.
It is possible to correct one isolated problem -- such a a dorsal hump -- without having to change or disrupt other parts of the nose. However, sometimes it is necessary...
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Rhinoplasty for small bump
A rhinoplasty for a small bump is certainly possible. You have to decide if you want to go through the surgery to achieve the desired result that you want.
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Seems that you need a minor rhinoplasty
It seems that you need a minor rhinoplasty to remove the small hump. However, you provided one view picture of your nose. it is necessary to see all standard views of pictures and more important to have an exam and consultation to come up with exact plan. it is important to know if you had any nose surgery or trauma to nose in the past. with just seeing one angle of your nose it is hard to tell. Good luck with your surgery.
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Not a matter on need
You only show one view also. That said, a rhinoplasty is simply a name for surgical reshaping of the nose. It can be an entire rhinoplasty or just focus on an area that you don't like, like the bridge. To address the "hump" it must be filed (alternatively, you may opt for fillers to raise the low areas). In any event, the remainder of your nose looks good in the one view, so you may opt to leave those parts alone.
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You can change the way you look through fillers like Restylane and Radiesse
But these solutions are more temporary and last anywhere from 6 months (Restylane) to a year or more (Radiesse). Fat injections are another solution to augment the nose to hide the bump. When I talk about these injections I mean injecting the fillers above and below the bump to hide it better.
A rhinoplasty is essentially any procedure that alters the shape of your nose and that can mean what I just described to the more traditional thought of during a more invasive surgical procedure to...
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Partial rhinoplasty is possible and may be desirable
Good rhinoplasty should only change or address what need be changed to obtain the result that the surgeon and most importantly the patient expects. This seems such common sense yet was not always the case in the development of nasal shaping. Years ago rhinoplasty was taught as a series of steps one took to a greater or lessor degree with each and every nasal procedure. In the extreme it was possible to guess the surgeon by his 'signature' results. Today we continue to discuss techniques...
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Minor Rhinoplasty
Thanks for providing a picture. It is very useful in offering specific advice. It does look like you could have a minor rhinoplasty to remove the small hump. However, with just seeing one angle of your nose it is hard to tell. If you visit a rhinoplasty surgery, they will be able to give you more specific advice. Good luck with your surgery.
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See a rhinoplasty specialist.
An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can tell you if he files just the bump, would you need to have the nose broken or not. You should discuss YOUR GOALS with him and let him then tell you what is required.
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The Subtle Rhinoplasty, or "Doctor, Please Remove the Offending Party, My Slight Dorsal Hump"
Hi Angie,
It looks as if a subtle rhinoplasty is all that you need to remove "the offending party" as one of my British patients stated.
Rhinoplasty is the term used for nasal cosmetic surgery. It does not necessarily mean that you need to have every aspect of your nose addressed if the small hump is all that bothers you, and the rest of your nose is in harmony.
Many patients like you are reluctant to have surgery because they are fearful that the surgeon will change their nose...
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Rhinoplasty for minor bridge work
Angie,
We are discussing "I want" surgery, NOT "I need" surgery.
Moreover, it does NOT matter what we surgeons think or what anyone else thinks. The only thing that matters is what YOU want.
If you want your nose "fixed", look at real side and frontal picture views of your nose. By analyzing your photographs, you can make a list of things you absolutely would like to change and a shorter list of things you MAY want to change. (For example, the dorsal bump...
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You can camouflage a small bump with a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.
The bump on your bridge is barely visible in the photo you posted.
I've attached a photo of a young man after Silikon-1000 was used to permanently reduce his nose-bump's appearance. Injectable fillers, however, would make your nose a bit larger.
If you want a gentle curve to your nasal profile (my preference), then surgery would be necessary.
I hope this is helpful, and best regards.
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"Need" for Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons is an elective procedure, not a necessity. If your desire for change is realistic and obtainable then it may be a good decision for you. You must discuss all the benefits and risks of nasal surgery with a qualified surgeon before making such a decision. Make sure you understand the whole process prior to making a commitment.
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What is need?
As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so is the "need" for a rhinoplasty. No one needs cosmetic surgery, if you want it then do it. Any cosmetic correction of the nose is a rhinoplasty. Go for it.
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Rhinoplasty to correct the nasal bridge
If a patient's breathing is not an issue, no one needs a rhinoplasty. If you can live with the current appearance of your nose, you don't need a rhinoplasty. If you can't, then yes - you need a rhinoplasty. To correct the nasal bridge alone, often times a closed rhinoplasty can be utilized. This just involves incisions within the nostrils, which tends to have less swelling postoperatively.
Best of luck!
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