I have a hump on my nose and I want to get it removed. Is my nose a candidate for only the removal of the hump or would more work be recommended? With the size of my bump how difficult would the procedure be, and how much would it cost? Picture included.
July 7, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty to Correct a Dorsal Hump Hi Leah, Yes, your dorsal nasal hump may be removed. I would advise a subtle rhinoplasty. Your hump can be rasped down (like using sand paper, but stronger). After taking down the hump, your nose would need to be re-evaluated to determine if other maneuvers would be necessary to give you a well balanced nose in harmony with your face. I have put the cart before the horse though. First it is essential for you to be evaluated by a rhinoplasty specialist who will examine your nose and make a proper diagnosis of what is causing the problem that is bothering you. Then your surgeon should create a plan to address the problem and know before surgery what else may be required to meet your desired result. The size of the hump does not determine the "difficulty" level of rhinoplasty, nor the cost. The more experienced a rhinoplasty surgeon is, the more they know that there is no such thing as an "easy" rhinoplasty. Your cost will vary depending on the skill and experience of your surgeon as well as geographic location, anesthesia costs, and operating room fees. Take your time and choose your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Be well. Dr. P
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July 7, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty to Correct a Dorsal Hump Hi Leah, Yes, your dorsal nasal hump may be removed. I would advise a subtle rhinoplasty. Your hump can be rasped down (like using sand paper, but stronger). After taking down the hump, your nose would need to be re-evaluated to determine if other maneuvers would be necessary to give you a well balanced nose in harmony with your face. I have put the cart before the horse though. First it is essential for you to be evaluated by a rhinoplasty specialist who will examine your nose and make a proper diagnosis of what is causing the problem that is bothering you. Then your surgeon should create a plan to address the problem and know before surgery what else may be required to meet your desired result. The size of the hump does not determine the "difficulty" level of rhinoplasty, nor the cost. The more experienced a rhinoplasty surgeon is, the more they know that there is no such thing as an "easy" rhinoplasty. Your cost will vary depending on the skill and experience of your surgeon as well as geographic location, anesthesia costs, and operating room fees. Take your time and choose your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Be well. Dr. P
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July 7, 2009
Answer: See a rhinoplasty specialist. The pictures you have supplied don't tell the whole story. Sure, just the bump can be removed. It would be a better idea to have your nose evaluated by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose work looks good to you.
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July 7, 2009
Answer: See a rhinoplasty specialist. The pictures you have supplied don't tell the whole story. Sure, just the bump can be removed. It would be a better idea to have your nose evaluated by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose work looks good to you.
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