Does a dorsal hump ever go away like as I age or is it there permanently?

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I have a small dorsal hump and would like to get it removed. I would like to know what the price range would be around the Baton Rouge or northern Louisiana. Thanks!! Also, how much would it be to get a dorsal hump removal?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is not likely that nose hump will disappear. If you are older then 18 your nose has already reached full development and it will not change further. However; rhinoplasty is well established, safe surgery and in some cases may be done in local anesthesia with minimal recovery time and excellent result.You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and discuss your options. Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and it must be shaved down in order to remove it to be able to improve the side profile. Once the dorsal hump has been removed, osteotomies are required to be placed in the nasal bones. The cost of a rhinoplasty as directly determined by the time spent in the operating room, anesthesia and the surgeon's fees. For many examples, more information and our current price list, please see the link and the video below

Sandy Sule, MD · Answer

Assuming you are older than 16-17, surgery is really the only way to remove a hump. Nonsurgical techniques, such as nonsurgical rhinoplasty can be used to camaflouge a hump--it last for about a year.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Nasal humps need to be surgically removed.  Usually additional nasal surgery is required at same time to achieve harmonious outcome from this undertaking.  You will need to see a plastic surgeon to understand this concept fully.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

Nasal structure changes with age and may become larger or more droopy but does not become smaller. Hump also does reduce in size.

Does a dorsal hump ever go away like as I age or is it there permanently?

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Answer: Nasal humps do not go away on their own

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Does a dorsal hump ever go away like as I age or is it there permanently?

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Answer: Nasal humps do not go away on their own

Answer: Nasal humps do not go away on their own

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Answer: Nasal hump going away?

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