Is it possible to remove dorsal hump only or would the tip also be required? (photos)

Thank you for your question and the photos you provided. It is possible to shave down the dorsal hump to create the profile appearance you’re looking for without reshaping the tip of the nose. The main goal of a rhinoplasty procedure is to create a balance between the nose and other facial features while adhering to each individual patient’s aesthetic goals. I recommend that you schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can consider your desired results and develop the best approach to help you achieve them.

Can you remove a dorsal hump but leave the tip alone? it is theoretically possible to reduce a dorsal hump and leave the tip alone. Usually the tip is refined to match the reduce the size of the new nose once the dorsal profile is reduced but there may be some cases where the tip is fine enough that it matches the reduced dorsal portion of the nose. Sometimes in the course of a rhinoplasty I find that a tip which really looked fine on the larger nose now does not fit the smaller upper portion of the nose Ian’s has to be reduced to conform. So in some cases if you want the tip to look the same as it looks on the larger nose it needs to be slightly smaller on the smaller nose to look the same.

I agree with you that your nose has a good starting point. Reducing your dorsal hump would be a reasonable option in rhinoplasty. You may need some subtle tip refinement just so that it matches perfectly and maintains the overall shape that you are looking for. A full consultation with professional photos reviewed would be necessary to fully evaluate your nose and make recommendations.