Can closed rhinoplasty correct a bump on the nose (hit by vehicle as a child)? (Photos)

Hello S,
Yes, a closed approach rhinoplasty can remove the traumatic bump on your nose. The most important aspect of your surgery will be choosing your expert rhinoplasty surgeon very carefully. I recommend William C Harris, MD, feel free to contact us for a virtual or in person consultation regarding your rhinoplasty questions and concerns. Good luck and be well.
Michael A. Persky, MD
Encino, CA

The simple answer is yes. Based on your photo you appear anatomically to be a good candidate for an artistically performed rhinoplasty through either a closed or open technique.

Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you whether you are an appropriate candidate for surgery and exactly what to do 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 interest. 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 the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) 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