Can I remove the bump only without touching the nose tip? (photos)

Although this is technically possible, you would want to consider an in depth consultation with several rhinoplasty specialists before moving forward.  If it helps, consider having a surgeon perform computerized imaging of your nose demonstrating what the potential aesthetic outcome would be of removing the hump without touching the tip.  A narrower and more refined bridge may leave your nose appearing unbalanced and your tip appearing larger or droopy.  I counsel all my rhinoplasty patients to consider their goals as there is no such thing as a minimally invasive rhinoplasty--that is, once you have a rhinoplasty whether closed or open--you are introducing a surgical wound in the nose.  A rhinoplasty has to be performed in a structurally sound manner and not simply in a reductive manner.  If not properly supported you are leaving the nose to 'heal' itself by too many variables.

It is true that a dorsal hump can be improved without tip work. However this may throw the balance of the nose off and you may require tip work for a harmonious result. A consultation with a plastic surgeon with rhinoplasty experience is your best bet. 

Thank you for the photos.  You can shape the nose by removing the hump with a rhinoplasty procedure.  I recommend getting a sit down consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over what your nose will look like after surgery with the computer imaging.  This way you and your surgeon will be on the same page as to how you want your nose to look, and also you can see some before and after photos of his/her work. Good luck

Generally, when you remove a significant bump of the nose, you expose the wider part of the bridge of the nose.  This may or may not fit the remainder of your nose proportions.  While it may be fine not to change anything about the tip of your nose, it should be a point of discussion with your nose surgeon as to whether the balance of the nose would remain ideal without altering the tip or the bridge of the nose once the bump has been removed.  Dr. B

In theory it's certainly possible to remove a hump on the bridge of the nose without addressing the tip; however, in reality it's not very common.  All parts of the nose should match and be harmonious with each other, and the nose should be in harmony with the rest of the face.  If one is only removing a hump, the nose will appear longer.  From your one profile view, you appear to have a bit of a droopy tip.  Just removing the hump will accentuate the length of your nose.  A tip lift might serve you well.  The best way to decide would be to meet with a rhinoplasty specialist that can examine you and perform computer simulation.  Best of luck

What you want done is completely up to you.I say a Rhinoplasty which typically starts at $5,500 depending on the area you live. To make sure you get the best possible result, the surgeon should perform a detailed exam of the nose and provide a realistic goal that you and your surgeon agree upon. Rhinoplasty are permanent, but with age facial features do change. Find a surgeon and go for a consult, I think you would be very happy after the surgery

When you lower the hump on a nose, it makes the nose look *longer*. Your nose is a little long right now, and if you just work on the hump, you'll likely feel that it's way too long after surgery, and you might regret asking the surgeon to isolate his work exclusively to the hump.The Web reference link shows what would happen. The top photo is your original, the middle shows just taking down the hump, and the bottom shows reducing the hump but also working on the tip to raise it modestly.My two cents.

This issue can easily be addressed with a closed, endonasal, no scar rhinoplasty with a very natural result. You have to understand that there is no such thing as the “perfect” nose. As rhinoplasty surgeons, we are able to improve the structure and function of the nose to address specific issues you have with how your nose looks and and how well you can breathe. Perfect symmetry does not exist in nature. Attempts to improve the symmetry of your nose should be aimed at achieving an improvement in your asymmetry to the point where it is no longer very noticeable. If you look carefully enough, you will always be able to find imperfections. The goal is a normal looking nose that is in harmony with the rest of your anatomy.

The bump on your nasal dorsum can be removed without affecting your nasal tip.  You may require an osteotomy to narrow the dorsum after it is reduced.  

it is possible to remove the nasal bump and not affect your nasal tip. You will have swelling in the tip area for several months that would eventually subside.