I know that dorsal humps can only be removed by surgery. Can the hump grow and get worse throughout my future?

The paired nasal bones which form part of the dorsal hump along with the septum will not grow further after you reach facial skeletal maturity usually in your late teens after puberty.  Changes to the facial skeleton do occur later in life but mostly consist of loss of bony volume and soft tissue volume with age.  

Thank you for your question.  No, once you are an adult and fully grown, a dorsal (nasal bridge) hump should not continue to grow.  A dorsal hump can be acquired if you break your nose, and the nasal bones shift.  In addition, a hump can be caused by both cartilage and bone within the septum, which both need correction. We usually refine and reduce a dorsal hump in conjunction with a rhinoplasty.  Most often, and depending on the severity of the hump, you may need osteotomies (a precise cut in the nasal bone) to close what is called an open roof deformity.Finally, be sure to consult with someone who is specialized in rhinoplasty. A dorsal hump can "reappear", not because it grew back, but because the nasal tip drops.  It is important that the nasal tip be supported during your initial surgery to prevent this. Consult with a board certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. I hope that this helps, -David Gilpin

Dorsal nasal hump does not continue to grow.  Once adulthood has been reached the growth of the nasal bones stops.  During most of the adult life it is not noticeable in terms of any change or growth.  However once you grow old and the tissues become loose and sagging it can enhance the appearance of a nasal hump.RegardsDr. J

Thank you for your question.Once you achieve adulthood, the dorsal hump on your nose, which is made up of bone and cartilage, will not grow. Yes this can be removed by surgery alone.Hope this helps in answering your question.Ivo

 A rhinoplasty procedure involves shaving down the dorsal hump which is composed of both bone and cartilage, and removing it. Once the hump has been removed, it will not grow back. Sometimes in a small percentage of cases, there is some small irregularities across the bridge line which require a touch-up rasping. Osteotomies of the nasal bones are also required to narrow the bridge and close the open roof created from the hump removal. For many examples of hump removal and more information, please see the link  and video below

Thank you for your question. The hump is due to the shape of the underlying nasal bones and cartilage. This does not tend to change ("get worse") with time. 

It's true that the only way to remove the hump would be to undergo a rhinoplasty (operation). This is a safe common operation with a quick recovery. The goal of rhinoplasty is to give the patient an attractive well proportioned nose. In seeking a consultation, make sure your surgeon is board certified and has experience in doing rhinoplasties. Good luck to you.

Dorsal humps won't usually grow after you have completed puberty.  You are correct that they can only be improved with surgery.