If a bump is shaved, does the tip need to lifted to avoid the nose looking "longer"?

When the nasal bump is shaved, it can change the overall profile appearance of the nose.   The best recommendation is to consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek. 3-dimensional computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards and serve as an important communication tool with your surgeon.  This can help you determine whether your tip needs to be lifted or not.

 If the pre-existing nasal tip is droopy, it will need to be lifted in order to balance  all of the nasal components. If the tip of the nose is in an adequate position, no tip surgery is required. The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage which must be shaved down and over to remove it. Osteotomies are then required  to be placed in the nasal bones to close the open roof created from the hump removal. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below