How much will the front view of my face change if I get a Rhinoplasty to remove the hump? (photos)

Question

I've been considering getting a rhinoplasty for years, but I'm a little bit conflicted/hesitant about getting it done. I've always been fond of the front view of my face, but have never been comfortable with my profile. So my question is: would there be a dramatic change to how I look from the front, or would it be possible to smooth out the bump without affecting the front view?

J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS · Answer

The side profile of  your nose will certainly be affected more based on the photographs that you submitted if your desire is to remove or lower the nasal hump.  I would anticipate some frontal review refinement as well but this can be limited or controlled to the extent that you would like a change.  Remember that much of rhinoplasty surgery is about proportion and refinement, so that some frontal change will likely improve your overall result.  I typically ask patients to bring in photos of noses they find attractive and then review this with video imaging to create a surgical plan that is best for the patient.Hope this helps

John Dean, MD · Answer

There are many types of rhinoplasties.  If you have the dorsal hump removed alone, then your frontal appearance won't change much. If you also have work on your tip, or your nostrils or the base of your columella, then changes from the front will be quite noticeable.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If preformed by expert in rhinoplasty the frontal appearance should appear much better. But you need in person opinions.....

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Frontal profile will not be effected with your rhinoplasty.  You can have very good outcome if you find the right surgeon for your surgery. You should have it.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The front view will not change very much after the hump has been removed. There is a large dorsal hump present which is composed of both bone and cartilage which needs to be shaved down in order to remove it. Osteotomies of the nasal bones are going to be required to close the open roof created from the hump removal.

Timothy Minton, MD · Answer

If hump reduction rhinoplasty is done correctly, and assuming nothing else is changed, then the front view should be relatively unchanged.  When the hump is removed the nose will initially appear wider but then this is typically corrected with osteotomies to narrow the nose back to normal width.  Hope that helps.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

Your profile and oblique view will change the most after your hump has been reduced. Your frontal view will not change much unless you address your tip and do some adjustments.  Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and to discuss your options.

How much will the front view of my face change if I get a Rhinoplasty to remove the hump? (photos)

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