Can a nasal hump be recreated?

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My bump/hump is completely gone and it has changed my front view. I asked my doctor to keep a little bit of it but rather it was all gone. My nose looks very different and I can’t recognize myself it’s really causing me damage and pain. Can we recreate a small hump back with cartilage or implants? Please please answer this question.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Yes, the nasal hump can be recreated. This can be done with surgery or it can be done with filler. I’d recommend that you speak with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. Yes a hump can be restored with either an implant or cartilage grafting. I recommend that you consult with a revision rhinoplasty specialist once you are one year postop for the best chance of a successful outcome.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Kenneth Yu, MD · Answer

Hello.  It's not very common to request a hump or bump be returned.  The best way is with revision nose surgery, where cartilage grafts can be used to create a new profile.  Bear in mind, you may never get the exact same hump you had before.  Another option is to use fillers.  This can be done in the office, with no down time, and the results should last about a year or more in some patients.  This may be a good idea to try if you're not too excited about undergoing surgery again.  Make sure you see a board certified surgeon with experience doing rhinoplasties.  Take care.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

Yes, it is normally possible to build back a bit of a bridge bump using graft techniques. This can be with cartilage or other soft tissue such as fascia.

Christian Paquet, MD · Answer

Hi Rh.guide,
While it may be difficult to recreate the dorsal height or so called "bump" you had before, your dorsal height can be augmented either surgically or non-surgically.  Using cartilage and/or fascia, height could possibly be added strategically to give you some additional height.  The alternative non-surgical option would be to have filler placed along your dorsum.  This option may be a good start for you.  I would recommend either seeing your original physician or else seeking out another facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.
Regards,
Dr. Paquet

Can a nasal hump be recreated?

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Can a nasal hump be recreated?

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