Im 14 and I have a really bad habbit of pressing down on my nose hump with excessive force. The area where the hump is turns red but the bump has gone down, but after 10 minutes it returns to its normal state. Is there a permanent solution other than rhinoplasty
November 18, 2014
Answer: Pressure on a Nasal 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.
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Pressure on a Nasal 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.
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Is there a permanent solution for a nasal hump other than rhinoplasty? 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
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Is there a permanent solution for a nasal hump other than rhinoplasty? 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
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