Can straightening a crooked nose also correct hump?

Question

My nose was originally straight with no hump. After an injury that caused my nose to deviate, there is now a bump on my nose bridge. Is it possible that straightening the nose will also correct the hump?

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

Patients often comment that they only have a hump on one side of the nose, or that it's bigger from one side. This is more from the nose being crooked. People rarely see an actual profile. Left and right profiles are usually the same, but what patients interpret as different profiles are more from the nose being crooked. This is demonstrated in photographs from a 3/4 view left and right. Now back to your question, your nose can be straightened with or without shaving a bump. I find a personal consultation with computer imaging from multiple views (see above) will help address your question more completely.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, your nose could be improved with rhinoplasty, which would give permanent improvements and can improve both a hump and asymmetry. When you meet with a facial plastic surgeon, he or she will consider your nose in balance with your other features. You can bring some photos of noses that you think would be flattering to your face and these can be discussed.  I hope this helps.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Good afternoon,Yes, rhinoplasty can both straighten a deviated septum and correct the hump. This is accomplished by adding or removing bone and cartilage and adjusting the supporting structures inside the nose. The size of your nose can be reduced or increased and the nose may be shortened or lengthened. Make sure you set up a consultation with a board certified surgeon in order to give you the most realistic expectations. I hope this helps.Best Regards,

Dr. Jose M. Soler-Baillo, M.D, M.S,
Miami-based, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jose M. Soler-Baillo, M.D, M.S,
Miami-based, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  A crooked nose and dorsal hump can be corrected at the same time safely.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out.  Both issues can be addressed at the same time, but the actually maneuvers to address each component are different.  Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon to get the best plan and treatment.I hope this helps :)

Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS · Answer

The hump can be addressed and removed during the same operation as straightening the nose. Just straightening the nose will not remove the hump but that's semantics. During a rhinoplasty, many nasal aesthetic parameters can be changed including the nasal deviation, hump, nasal tip, etc. I suggest you see a rhinoplasty expert for a consultation. Best wishes!

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Both the hump and the nasal deviation can realistically cosmetically improved with a natural appearing artistically
performed 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 and technically how to do it 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 the operative
procedure would not be in your best surgery. Natural appearing results need to
be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily
the best for someone else. 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, M.D., FACS
 
La Jolla, California

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

Yes, the hump and curve can be corrected at the same time. It is quite common to do so, Make sure you see an experienced plastic surgeon to take care of your issue.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, the dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and must be shaved down. Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones will correct the crookedness and straighten the bridge line. For many examples of straightening a crooked nose with rhinoplasty, please see the link and the video below

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Many times when a nose is fractured, a dorsal hump  appears. This will require shaving down and possibly repositioning the nasal bones.

Can straightening a crooked nose also correct hump?

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