Can I fix this tiny bump on my nose without surgery? And with surgery, how much would it cost? (photos)

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I'm really self conscious about it, althought it is small. It makes my profile look completly different on each side and I hate it

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Removing the nasal bump would require a rhinoplasty.  However, it looks like you need other parts of the nose, such as the tip, worked on as well.  You should go on a few consults with surgeons in your area known fir their rhinoplasty work to determine which option would work best for you.  Estimated fist would be from $7000 to $9000, including all costs.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think that a closed rhinoplasty to remove the small hump would provide a nice improvement for you.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The best way to do this and by far the cheapest in the long run is with surgery. There's no other way to remove the bump.  Can be camouflaged with fillers but this is expensive and must be repeated yearly and often causes bumps irregularity and makes the nose look bigger. So I would not advise that for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and must be surgically shaved down in order to remove it permanently. We do not recommend temporary fillers placed in the nose due to significant complications that can occur with their placement. Once the dorsal hump has been shaved down, osteotomies of the nasal bones are then required. for many examples of surgical hump removal and our price list, please see the link below

Kimberly Lee, MD · Answer

Small nasal bumps can be improved with non-surgical rhinoplasty--it depends on how big the nasal bump is.  Often times  This can be done in office with very little downtime.  Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek.  3-dimensional computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Hyaluronic fillers can elevate the depressed area above the
hump, called the radix, and camouflage the hump producing a modest cosmetic
improvement. They generally last 6-9 months. Micro-fat grafts are a more
permanent filler, but require a more involved procedure. There are synthetic
permanent fillers, but most plastic surgeons would warn against using them,
especially in the nasal area because of the long term potential complications.
Fillers will not produce the same long term balanced cosmetic result that can
be achieved with an artistically performed natural appearing rhinoplasty.
Starting with a hyaluronic filler is a reasonable first step. If you like the
result and want something more permanent you can always proceed with one of the
other options.

Keep in mind that following advice from a
surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do
based on limited two dimensional photos without examining you, physically
feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical
history and discussing the pros and cons of each procedure would not be in your
best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the
American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic
surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You can camouflage your hump without surgery using fillers but you can permanently improve your nasal contour with surgery which will ultimately cost a lot less because you will avoid repeated treatments over the rest of your life.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

You cannot remove the bump without surgery, but it is easy to camoflage the bump by filling in around it with filler injections. This would have to be repeated every 8-12 months probably.

Can I fix this tiny bump on my nose without surgery? And with surgery, how much would it cost? (photos)

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