Is it Possible to Restore the Dorsal Hump on a Nose that was Straightened by Reconstructive Surgery?

Question

I know this is a little strange but I miss the small dorsal humo I once had on my nose. After an accident I needed reconrstuctve surgery on my noe. My surgeon straightened my nose bridge instead of trying to restore my nose with my dorsal. I feel like my bridge is too wide now. Is it possible to restore a dorsal hump with cosmetic surgery> You can still see a slight indentation of the dorsal hump but for the most part it is straight.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

Very often in revision rhinoplasty we raise up the dorsum, nasal profile, using grafts. Scooped noses can be made straight and people who desire a small hump, which is often the case in some ethnicities, the same can be done as well. Grafts can be from your own cartilage or using a synthetic material depending on your examination and the availability of cartilage. Raising the hump will also create the illusion of narrowing your nose, making your eyes appear less far apart.

	If it's just a hump that you want raised, this is one of the few times I might suggest using filler for a "non-surgical" rhinoplasty.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

You sure can restore a dorsal hump if you want. You can use a cartilage graft from the septum, ear or rib as the most likely source of tissue. This would also serve to give the appearance of a more narrow bridge as well. I'd suggest a careful discussion with your surgeon so that everyone is on the same page regarding how much of a hump you want back.

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

There are 2 ways to "re-create" a Dorsal Hump appearance; one would be to lower the cartilage dorsum so that the bony dorsum would appear as a "bump" this is not always advisable, as it may give a "saddle-nose" look to the nose. The alternate would be to use a bony or cartilage graft to the dorsum such as iliac (hip) bone, rib cartilage or calvarial (skull) base.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

There are several options for you to do this.  You can either place an implant in, or use a variety of material that is harvested from your ear, scalp or rib.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sometimes with rhinoplasty if osteotomies are not done, the nose can look a bit flat or wide.  It is hard to say what would work for you without an exam.  Grafts can be put in to augment the dorsum if needed.

Is it Possible to Restore the Dorsal Hump on a Nose that was Straightened by Reconstructive Surgery?

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Answer: Replacing a bump that is gone.

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Is it Possible to Restore the Dorsal Hump on a Nose that was Straightened by Reconstructive Surgery?

Answers (10)

Answer: Replacing a bump that is gone.

Answer: Replacing a bump that is gone.

Answer: Revisoin rhinoplasty

Answer: Revisoin rhinoplasty

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