Can my surgeon add a slight hump back to the bridge of my nose? (photos)

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I had a dorsal hump removed 5 months ago. My tip was not touched, just the hump filed down. My rhinoplasty result is phenomenal; however, I personally wanted the hump not filed as much. Now I realize that I liked my face more with a slight hump. I know my result is perfect but for me I felt more like myself with a hump similar to my natural ethnic features. Is it possible to make it look realistic and natural hump like a typical middle eastern nose?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Leave it alone! Your nose looks great and why take a chance. You can use filler to see if u like it

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

I agree with many of my colleagues' responses. I would not do a thing for at least one year. What I have found with nasal surgery is that patients are usually a little shocked at the new nose because the old one was with you for so long. It is amazing what time will do with the way you feel about your nose. If after a year you feel the same way then I would look into adding some volume back. You may want to consider the off label use of some filler to see if that is really what you want because it will dissolve over time, but again I would wait a year for even that.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

From the posted photo you appear to have a beautiful result. I would suggest that you don't do anything for at least a year from your surgery and see if you still feel the same way. I would also suggest you try some filler first before surgery to see if you truly like having a "hump" back.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

A filler could be added but why?? The few posted photos show an excellent result! I might refuse to offer you any injection for such a nice result...

Geoffrey Pitzer, MD · Answer

From your photo, it does appear that you have a great surgical result, and over time, you might get more used to your new nose and how it fits your face. However, hyaluronic acid filler injections (like restylane, perlane, juvederm, etc) can be used to re-create a dorsal hump if you continue to be unhappy with your appearance. These fillers typically last for about a year, and can be done in the office without general anesthesia. Down the road, if you wanted a more permanent result, cartilage grafting to create a slight hump would be an option. All the best!

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