I've always liked my nose, its small and looks good from the front. But lately I've been noticing that I have a minor bump in certain angles when I look at photos of myself. I heard its possible just to rasp the hump under local anesthesia, am I a good candidate for this? Would the cost be less than normal rhinoplasty?
Answer: Local Anesthesia Is Sufficient Very small humps or irregularities can indeed easily be rasped down under local anesthesia as an office procedure. We do this through a small incision inside the nose that does not require suturing. However, the goals have to be limited. If the bump is lowered significantly, it can leave the area looking wider and flattened. From your photos, I think it is likely that you would benefit from a small procedure as long as your expectations are suitably modest.
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Answer: Local Anesthesia Is Sufficient Very small humps or irregularities can indeed easily be rasped down under local anesthesia as an office procedure. We do this through a small incision inside the nose that does not require suturing. However, the goals have to be limited. If the bump is lowered significantly, it can leave the area looking wider and flattened. From your photos, I think it is likely that you would benefit from a small procedure as long as your expectations are suitably modest.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty - type of anesthesia - cost Hello and thank you for your questions. Do not try and cut costs as what you really want is the best result. In terms of obtaining your desired final result, you would need a "real" rhinoplasty. Don't know a doctor that would provide you with the best result by just shaving the hump under local anesthesia in the office. Sorry about this. In terms of the anesthesia, you can have your procedure performed by IV conscious sedation vs. general anesthesia.In terms of the cost, while not seeing you in person to determine your actual cost, the range of cost for someone requesting such a change in their nose would be in the range of $5,000 - $6,000. Hope this helps. You can look at the link provided to see patients that had similar desires like you have. Go to the picture gallery and look at patient #2391.Sincerely,Dr. K
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty - type of anesthesia - cost Hello and thank you for your questions. Do not try and cut costs as what you really want is the best result. In terms of obtaining your desired final result, you would need a "real" rhinoplasty. Don't know a doctor that would provide you with the best result by just shaving the hump under local anesthesia in the office. Sorry about this. In terms of the anesthesia, you can have your procedure performed by IV conscious sedation vs. general anesthesia.In terms of the cost, while not seeing you in person to determine your actual cost, the range of cost for someone requesting such a change in their nose would be in the range of $5,000 - $6,000. Hope this helps. You can look at the link provided to see patients that had similar desires like you have. Go to the picture gallery and look at patient #2391.Sincerely,Dr. K
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Full Rhinoplasty Hello,It's not as simple as 'shaving down a small bump'. That bump is both bone and cartilage, and involves a very important functional area known as the internal valve. Simply lowering the profile will widen your nose, something you don't want. You need a full rhinoplasty, and most surgeons perform this under general anesthesia for comfort AND for safety. That's right: general anesthesia is safe, safer than sedation or twilight. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons (or AAFPRS members - facial plastic surgeons) that specialize in rhinoplasty. Best of luck! Instagram: drgeraldminniti
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Full Rhinoplasty Hello,It's not as simple as 'shaving down a small bump'. That bump is both bone and cartilage, and involves a very important functional area known as the internal valve. Simply lowering the profile will widen your nose, something you don't want. You need a full rhinoplasty, and most surgeons perform this under general anesthesia for comfort AND for safety. That's right: general anesthesia is safe, safer than sedation or twilight. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons (or AAFPRS members - facial plastic surgeons) that specialize in rhinoplasty. Best of luck! Instagram: drgeraldminniti
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a more feminine and attractive knows. Rhinoplasty for a more feminine and attractive nose. You need a full rhinoplasty to narrow the nasal bones etc. after the hump is removed. Patients do not like to hear the sounds associated with this so I would advise you to do this under general anesthesia. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who obtains natural noses and do not rely on imaging.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a more feminine and attractive knows. Rhinoplasty for a more feminine and attractive nose. You need a full rhinoplasty to narrow the nasal bones etc. after the hump is removed. Patients do not like to hear the sounds associated with this so I would advise you to do this under general anesthesia. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who obtains natural noses and do not rely on imaging.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Dorsal nasal hump Hello,Thank you for your question and pictures. Your nasal hump is at the juncture of bone and cartilage and when your expectation and the actual changes needed are minimal, I think rasping/shaving the hump is possible. If this is done, it can be done under local anesthesia. As you know, when you meet with your surgeon, an examination will be very important to determining if the plan will have a high chance of success. Best of luck!
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Dorsal nasal hump Hello,Thank you for your question and pictures. Your nasal hump is at the juncture of bone and cartilage and when your expectation and the actual changes needed are minimal, I think rasping/shaving the hump is possible. If this is done, it can be done under local anesthesia. As you know, when you meet with your surgeon, an examination will be very important to determining if the plan will have a high chance of success. Best of luck!
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