What can I do to make my dorsal hump less noticeable? (Photo)

Thank you for your question,Looking at just the side view you could improve your profile with either a rhinoplasty surgery to lower raised part of the bridge of your nose. You could also get some improvement by using a filler in the low part of the upper bridge of your nose-this option is an easy in office treatment, the results are not as dramatic and it is not permeant. The advantage is that is quick, painless and relatively inexpensive.I hope this helpsDr. Wayne

Rhinoplasty or hump shaving for the nasal hump.If the hump is not very wide then narrowing the nasal bones does not have to be done. I would need to feel this in order to determine whether or not you would need a full rhinoplasty. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Thank you for your question.  The best treatment for a dorsal hump is surgery (rhinoplasty).  It requires removal of the bump which is composed of both cartilage and bone.  Removal of a dorsal hump often leads to a wide area where it was removed from.  This is is termed an open roof.  During surgery, the open roof is closed by osteotomies to either return the dorsum to its previous width or sometimes to narrow it further.  Seek consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist in your area who can guide you through the process.  All the best!

thanks for your question and posting your story and picture.it's hard to see the whole story based on the single picture you've shown but in general there are a few ways to address dorsal humps1. Camouflage - based on the anatomy of the nose - in some cases filler can be used to disguise the nasal bump. It's not permanent and it's not for everyone2. Surgery - dorsal hump reduction remains one of the most common reasons people seek to have rhinoplasty (a nose job). Find a a board certified plastic or ENT surgeon in your area or come visit us here in San Antoniogood luck!

Thanks for your question. Your concern is very common. The hump can be shaved and smooth via standard rhinoplasty approaches. Visit with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon who can examine you and offer the best solution.

Hi Stephen.  Please consider posting additional photos.  Reviewing the single side view, there does appear to be a dorsal hump.  This is amenable to reduction via rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).  The hump is carefully rasped.  Closed or open rhinoplasty techniques are possible.If you like, please follow the link below.  The article on Nasal Analysis contains diagrams that may be useful and help guide your conversation with your surgeon.  Best wishes.Dr. Shah

Hyaluronic fillers can elevate the depressed area above the
hump, called the radix, and camouflage the hump producing a modest cosmetic
improvement. They generally last 6-9 months. Micro-fat grafts are a more
permanent filler, but require a more involved procedure. There are synthetic
permanent fillers, but most plastic surgeons would warn against using them,
especially in the nasal area because of the long term potential complications.
Fillers will not produce the same long term balanced cosmetic result that can
be achieved with an artistically performed natural appearing rhinoplasty.

Keep in mind that following advice from a
surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do
based on limited two dimensional photos without examining you, physically
feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical
history and discussing the pros and cons of each procedure would not be in your
best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the
American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic
surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

As a few colleagues have stated dorsal hump reduction is a basic part of most rhinoplasty surgeries. And it is permanent. I view filler correction as an alternative that is a great option in certain cases. For example you might consider filler to camouflage your dorsal (small) hump if you were unsure about the final look or nervous about surgery. That way you test drive what it might look like and whether it really matters to you as much as you think. Yes, it is temporary depending on which filler you use. Good luck with your research. 

To give a full advise I would need to see a better photograph of the 'hump'.A dorsal hump can be as result or excess projection of the bones and cartilage in the area or as a result of the tip tissues not being high enough. Depending on the analysis one would design the rhinoplasty differently. In some case the hump simply disappears by raising the the tip tissues in other one needs a reduction rhinoplasty which involves taking care of the open roof and also the narrowed airway.

 The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and must be shaved down in order to remove it.  Osteotomies of the nasal bones will most likely be required to close the open roof created from the hump removal. For many examples and more information please see link below