Could I Get a Dorsal HumpFrom Pressing On My Nose?

Pressing on the nose would not cause a dorsal hump to develop. This is something that can be due to genetics and/or having direct trauma to the nose. A board certified rhinoplasty specialist would be able to provide you with precise advice following an in-person evaluation. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

In order to change the shape of the bones of the nose a fracture of the bones needs to occur.   This usually occurs by an accident or injury when someone is struck on the nose with excessive force.  It would be extremely unlikely that you could have used enough force with finger pressure to break the nasal bones.  Especially without feeling severe pain.  You can relax that you have very likely not caused yourself any harm.

Pressing on your nose will not create a dorsal hump. Bumps on the bridge of the nose are typically either the way that our nasal bone and cartilage develops or they result from some trauma or injury to the nasal structure. Simply manipulating the nose with pressure would not typically create or enhance a bump on the bridge of the nose. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery