Can bumps on the side of my nose bridge be corrected by shaving the bone? (Photo)

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My nose isn't particularly wide, nor does it have a hump looking side on. Looking at it on a 3/4 view, there is a noticeable bump (sharp bone) on the sides on my nose bridge. Can this be shaved to produce a more soft, rounded contour of my nose bridge?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A closed rhinoplasty to address the bumps is a reasonable request.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Most of the dorsal hump is located on the side walls of the nasal bridge line, not on top and this can be removed.  This can be shaved down with closed rhinoplasty techniques. After these humps are  shaved down, osteotomies will be required to close the open roof deformity present after hump removal.

Jose Barrera, MD · Answer

The bumps that you see on your nose are very treatable. They mav require shaving the dorsum or osteotomies of the nasal pyramid. In general, facial plastic surgery is a personal decision. With the advice of a trusted surgeon, realistic expectations can be achieved.

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