Is my dorsal hump caused by trauma or genetics? (Photo)

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Neither of my parents or my sister have a dorsal hump. My nose looks just like my dad’s in fact, save for the hump. I was hit in the face by a thrown ball when I was about 5-10. Could that have contributed to the formation of the dorsal hump or is it mostly genetic? Also, I’ve been getting pain in the nose bridge for the past few months but when I went to the ENT he couldn’t explain it. He found that I have a deviated septum impacting the right nostril. Could that be due to the trauma as well?

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. The trauma may cause the development of the deviated septum in your nose. But the pains you feel lately can't be related to the trauma in your childhood you might have another one; which you are not aware of. Your concerns regarding deviated septum can be fixed by the Closed and Atraumatic Technique in Rhinoplasty, which minimizes swelling and bruises; maximizes healing and prevents tissue damage.To find out more please click on the attached link. Best Regards

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

A nasal bump can form by itself or from trauma. Either way, it can effectively be reduced by well performed rhinoplasty surgery, and your septum can be straightened at the same time. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Nasal trauma may result in a bony calus formation on the nose, and in a deviated nasal septum. Your options for repair may be to add volume above your nasal bump, or to surgically remove it. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

It ts not uncommon for patients to seek out surgery with a similar story.  Most likely  both genetics and trauma contributed to the dorsal hump and deviated septum.  An in person examination is needed to determine your surgical candidacy.   Best of luck.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The hump can happen from trauma which can slowly increase the projection in the area of the rhinion. Even if no one in your family has a hump, it can happen from genetic predisposition that can skip generations. Given the fact that you have a deviated nasal septum as well, it points to the likelihood of trauma causing both the deviation of the septum and the dorsal hump. RegardsDr. J

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