Can Nose Hump Be Removed Without Changing the Rest of my Nose?

Yes, shaving the hump may be the only intervention performed in a subtle rhinoplasty procedure. For larger humps, an open roof deformity may develop and lateral osteotomies may be necessary.

Hump removal often involves more than just taking away dorsal hump on the nose. Once the hump has been removed, the sidewalls need to be narrowed with osteotomies to prevent open roof deformity. It is also important to make sure the tip will then balance with the remainder of the new nose. The tip must be in harmony with the remainder of the nose, so some type of tip work may need to be done as well.