Some years ago I got hit on my nose and now I have quite big hump at the upper level. The nose itself is quite straight, just the hump is there and is visible from both sides. I was wondering if there is a way to get rid of it without having a surgery? It really bothers my so much that I sometimes think of hitting the hump. The hump does got smaller if I pushed it down but just for some minutes.. thanks for your answers. I also added a picture
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Your photos show a good starting point for consultation. I'd like to see more views to better know what to recommend. Why don't you come up to West Palm Beach and see me and we can talk some more. This combination will typically run in the $10,000 range for surgeon, OR and anesthesia....
Thank you for your question. The terms septoplasty, and turbinectomy are more often used then combining the 2 terms into 1 term.The septoplasty is revision of your nasal septum and turbinectomy refers to resection of part of the inferior turbinate inside your nose both done to improve airflow...
If you want to change your planned surgery, it is better to schedule a 2nd consult as early as you can to go over what you want to add. Do not wait until the last minute to inform your surgeon you want to add to what you already discussed. If what you want to add has a medical indication,...