Break Nasal Bone to Fix Nose Bridge Bump?

You can correct this hump by either method of filing it down (rasping) or Micro-fracturing it depending on how prominent it is.

It all depends on the width of the nose, the appearance of the bones on the opposite side and the degree of the hump. If you can post the picture, we can help you more specifically.

Please be aware of fillers in the nose as it can cause some serious and unfortunate outcomes.

Hope this was helpful.

Dr. Sajjadian

The majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty for the
treatment of boney dorsal humps require surgical infracture. In this group, the
larger the boney deformity, the greater the probability that infracture will be
necessary.

                  When
dorsal humps are removed, the nasal bridge often appears to have an increased
transverse width. Under these circumstances, infracture is necessary to
optimize the aesthetic result.

                  In
your case, it’s virtually impossible to make a recommendation without a
physical examination and pictures taken from multiple angles. Each patient
requires a comprehensive evaluation before any decision can be made.

                  In
some cases where the bump is small and the bridge is narrow, removal of the
bump alone will be adequate and give excellent surgical results. In other
cases, where the bump is large and the bridge is wide, infracture is usually
unavoidable.

                  Although
patients are often afraid of having their nose broken, most patients do well
after this maneuver. Pain, discomfort and swelling may be slightly increased
with infracture. The majority of patients tolerate infracture and are very
happy with their surgical result.

                  If
you’re considering rhinoplasty it’s important to consult a board certified
plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to help you formulate an
appropriate treatment plan. 

Every nasal hump is different and this can be examined by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon on the best approach.  In general, larger humps will necessitate breaking the nasal bones, while smaller humps may not.