I apply a lot of pressure to my nose hump. Is there a permanent solution other than rhinoplasty?

With respect to a bump on the nose, in the end, there is really only one solution and that is surgery. There are ways to make a nose have a bigger hump without surgery, but reducing the bump, there is only one one. Hopefully you can do your best to feel good about your nose . James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Depending on the bump you have, there are non-surgical rhinoplasty options.  These include using dermal fillers in an off-label way to fill the area above and below the bump.  This can help straighten the appearance of the nose.  However, not all bumps are amenable to this and I would recommend an evaluation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Unfortunately, there is so much memory and recoil to the structures of the nose, that pressing on it alone will not make any permanent changes.  For a hump, you have two options:Take it off with a rhinoplasty Disguise it with filler both above it and sometimes below it.  Both approaches can work well and have their places.  If the nose is already big, adding filler will make it even bigger.  If the nose is small, filler can fill out deficiencies around the hump.  

Applying excessive pressure over a nasal hump, will not make it smaller, what can happen is that you get too much irritation on that area and the skin will get thinner and with permanent changes that will not look neither. The rhinoplasty is the only procedure that can give you a permanent solution. Talk with your parents about your concerns and the best is to get a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation and to check your options.

Rhinoplasty is the only permanent method to reduce a bump on the nasal bridge. This involves removing a small amount of cartilage and bone and repositioning the nasal bones. I definitely would not recommend pressing on the bump especially at your age as your facial skeleton is still developing. You could worsen the issue as opposed to making it better. Please consult with a rhinoplasty expert for specific answers about how to best proceed. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

The nose gets its shape from cartilage and bone. These are not easily modified with just local pressure. A filler above a hump can me a minimally invasive change, but a rhinoplasty is the best option for a long term significant change. 

The decision to change the shape of one's nose, such as correction a prominent dorsal hump in your case, should be a well-thought out process. Too often I see patients that choose to undergo a rapid or "temporary" procedure simply because it is more achievable both financially and medically compared to the standard surgical procedure. Although there are many instances where the use of fillers and other temporary interventions can help ameliorate certain aspects of the face,  such as volume loss in the cheeks for example, your nose is NOT one such instance. I have to stress to you the importance of not falling prey to "quick n' easy" alternatives that you may encounter if you look around long enough. Removing a hump, although aesthetically simple, can be a more complicated matter when you take into account the bony structure of your nose, the long term consequences of  bony and cartilagenous reshaping, and, of course, its function in breathing and humidifying air. Understanding how to attain the nasal appearance that you desire begins with a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate your nose both inside and out. If you are applying enough pressure to your nose such that it temporarily improves the prominence of the hump then I can assure you that you are traumatizing a very sensitive region of your nose, which can ultimately become inflamed, and it is highly unlikely to cause any improvement on your nasal profile. Best wishes!

Thanks for writing,There is no  conservative / permanent management to the nasal hump other than rhinoplasty. Constant pressure will not be of any benefit. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Stop applying pressure to your nose hump.  You could do permanent damage.  Ask a parent to take you to a Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation.  Best wishes!