There is nobody in my family that has a dorsal hump like me. Why do they come and does the hump go away or stay? (photo)

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Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello TruAthlete,Thanks for your question.Your dorsal hump is your natural anatomy.  It comes from the relative amounts of bone and cartilage being different in that area and causing a bump, as opposed to a smooth bridge.In African-American's, there are three types of bridges: 1. low riding, 2. a small-moderate hump ("European"), and 3. a high hump, almost hooked ("Native American").  The bridges come from ethnic blending and will vary in families.If your hump bothers you, it can be reduced to improve your profile.  You can also camouflage it with injectable filler as a temporary solution.  It is permanent otherwise.I hope this was helpful.Take care,Dr. Shah

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately your hump will not go away without surgery. It is comprised of bone and cartilage and can simply be a result of the way your nose developed, without necessarily finding a genetic link. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon who is experienced with rhinoplasty (nose enhancement) and make sure that your sense of nasal aesthetics (what you consider to be attractive an natural looking) aligns with those of your surgeon. Photographs of other patients who have undergone similar surgery can be very helpful. Best of luck to you.

Myriam Loyo, MD · Answer

Hi there,From the photo, it looks like you have a dorsal hump that will require surgery to correct. Genetics definitely impact our facial appearance, but sometimes the genes come from distant relatives.You could have also sustained trauma from sports. A rhinoplasty would help smooth the bridge of the nose. Hope this helpsGood luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The hump is permanent unless you want a rhinoplasty.  Genetics play a large part in how the nose will look. Also any trauma can contribute to it.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage, and it will not just disappear on its own. A surgical rhinoplasty involves shaving down the hump and narrowing the bridge line. Anticipate a cast applied across the bridge of the nose for one week, and 2 weeks of visible bruising and swelling after the procedure. For many examples of  hump removal rhinoplasty,  please see the link and the video below

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