I started developing a dorsal hump when i turned 13, I am 15 now. Why did I grow a dorsal hump?

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I never had it when I was a kid. It started to grow when I was around 13 and has become massive in the last 2 years. When I look at old pictures I never had it. I never broke my nose, but over the course of these two years I developed some habits with my nose. I would "crack" it. I pushed the tip right and left and i would also push the little bones in between my nostrils inwards on a upwards angle and also just push and do some other weird stuff to my nose. No one else in my family has it.

William D. Losquadro, MD · Answer

A dorsal hump is a normal variant of nasal anatomy.  The female nose continues to grow until between ages 15 and 16 so that changes after age 13 are very common.  Some people can "crack" their septal cartilage similiar to "cracking" knuckles; cracking or touching the nose has probably no impact on the nose's final size and shape.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The hump can develop with or without trauma and can grow as does the rest of the body.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS · Answer

Growth and development of the nose is for the most part complete by the age of 12-14 in most people but may continue on into the late teens for some.  I don't think that chronic manipulation played any role in the final outcome. Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC

Michael Suzman, MD · Answer

The dorsal bump that forms is a natural variation of the nose shape, that tends to grow starting in the early teen yearsSome people wish they had the straight nose of their childhood, but as the facial bones and cartilage grow, the nose grows as wellFor those who want to seek surgical correction, excellent options for nose straightening are available from qualified and experienced surgeonsFor teen-aged patients, having parents' in support is mandatory, so talk with them openly about your feelings

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A dorsal nasal hump can develop over time without any history of trauma. Quite often it is genetic in determining the size of one's nose.

I started developing a dorsal hump when i turned 13, I am 15 now. Why did I grow a dorsal hump?

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Answer: Why does the bump, or "dorsal hump" develop in some patients?

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I started developing a dorsal hump when i turned 13, I am 15 now. Why did I grow a dorsal hump?

Answers (5)

Answer: Why does the bump, or "dorsal hump" develop in some patients?

Answer: Why does the bump, or "dorsal hump" develop in some patients?

Answer: Dorsal nasal hump

Answer: Dorsal nasal hump

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