When shaving or rasping the nasal bump down on the nose, where does the bone go?

October 21, 2014
Asked By:Nanpat in New Zealand, NZ

I have a few questions regarding the rasping method used to remove the bony part of the nasal bump. I see surgeons essentially "file" the bump down with a rasp & I have a few questions regarding this: 1) Where do the bone shavings go? 2) Are there fine bone fragments that come off the bone when this method is used? 3) Do some bone fragments remain in the nose after the rasping is done? 4) How do surgeons ensure all the bone is removed and so no irregularities form as the new nose heals?

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Answer: Rhinoplasty to remove the dorsal hump

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