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

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.

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 

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

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.

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

Hello and thank you for your question.  Your dorsal hump and deviated septum could be from a combination or genetics and trauma.  Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a conservative dorsal hump reduction.  Your deviated septum could also be addressed during the same surgery.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system.  You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. 

Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
 

The dorsal hump could be a combination of both or just of one cause.  You would benefit from a formal evaluation and consultation with an facial plastic surgeon/ENT doctor to learn the actual cause(s) and you will then learn of all your available options to correct the functional If required) as well as aesthetic concerns.   As or aesthetics, the surgeon should also have numerous before/after photos with results you like and seek. Request computer imaging so you have a good idea of what your nose can look like after surgery. This step also ensures you and your surgeon are united in terms of the end result and that the results are realistically achievable.Best wishes,Dr. S.