My profile I have a hump and would like it shaven down/removed. I am happy with my nose for the most part but I can't stand the hump! I just want it shaven down but I want it to happen without anything else changing. Is this possible? how evasive this form of rhinoplasty is? Also, How long is recover time from this surgery? I am working full time and need to know what I am getting myself into!
Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? The hump can be removed with a closed
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Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? The hump can be removed with a closed
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Answer: Dorsal hump reduction. How quick is the recovery? You are correct about not needing anything else but a dorsal hump reduction on your nose. The recovery depends on the need for an osteotomy ( breaking the bones to reestablish the arch over the bridge of your nose ). In some cases if the hump is small and the bridge is narrow, one can just do a shave which heals in no time. In majority of cases however the bridge needs to be narrowed after hump removal. In those cases one needs to bring the side bones together to close the roof. This would require a splint for a week and possible bruising beyond a week. A chin implant in your case could further improve your profile and facial harmony, but that could be uncomfortable for a bit longer.
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Answer: Dorsal hump reduction. How quick is the recovery? You are correct about not needing anything else but a dorsal hump reduction on your nose. The recovery depends on the need for an osteotomy ( breaking the bones to reestablish the arch over the bridge of your nose ). In some cases if the hump is small and the bridge is narrow, one can just do a shave which heals in no time. In majority of cases however the bridge needs to be narrowed after hump removal. In those cases one needs to bring the side bones together to close the roof. This would require a splint for a week and possible bruising beyond a week. A chin implant in your case could further improve your profile and facial harmony, but that could be uncomfortable for a bit longer.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? An exam would be necessary to provide you with advice. Osteotomies (fracturing of the nasal bones) are sometimes necessary to prevent an open roof deformity from occurring when rasping a nasal hump. Your prospective surgeon can advise you on this prior to surgery. In general, the initial recovery period following rhinoplasty is 2 weeks. You will have a hard cast on your nose the first week followed by brown paper tape the second week. It is important to rest the first week and avoid anything strenuous, and gradually increase your activity during week two. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4-5 weeks after surgery. Some patients may return to work sooner than others, but it really depends on what your job entails. Expect to return to work in 10 -14 days. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? An exam would be necessary to provide you with advice. Osteotomies (fracturing of the nasal bones) are sometimes necessary to prevent an open roof deformity from occurring when rasping a nasal hump. Your prospective surgeon can advise you on this prior to surgery. In general, the initial recovery period following rhinoplasty is 2 weeks. You will have a hard cast on your nose the first week followed by brown paper tape the second week. It is important to rest the first week and avoid anything strenuous, and gradually increase your activity during week two. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4-5 weeks after surgery. Some patients may return to work sooner than others, but it really depends on what your job entails. Expect to return to work in 10 -14 days. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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January 21, 2014
Answer: Sometimes all you need is a hump removal Some patients need just the hump removed. However, sometimes it can throw off the balance of the nose. I find computer imaging, especially, Vectra 3-D is a great way to see if a hump removal alone will work. We can also look at other potential changes. As for recovery, most patients are back to work or school in just over a week.
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January 21, 2014
Answer: Sometimes all you need is a hump removal Some patients need just the hump removed. However, sometimes it can throw off the balance of the nose. I find computer imaging, especially, Vectra 3-D is a great way to see if a hump removal alone will work. We can also look at other potential changes. As for recovery, most patients are back to work or school in just over a week.
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January 20, 2014
Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? Recovery is typically one week. A splint would be placed to hold your nasal bones in place and that would be removed between 5-7 days post-surgery. You might develop bruising under your eyes but that typically resolves by 7-10 days and can be camouflaged immediately with makeup or tinted sunscreen. On a related note, if your profile is the view that troubles you, your plastic surgeon will likely discuss the possibility of combining rhinoplasty with chin augmentation. If your chin does not concern you, then you do not need to combine the procedures but those two procedures would provide the best aesthetic result for you. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 20, 2014
Answer: Shaving a dorsal hump, how long is recovery? Recovery is typically one week. A splint would be placed to hold your nasal bones in place and that would be removed between 5-7 days post-surgery. You might develop bruising under your eyes but that typically resolves by 7-10 days and can be camouflaged immediately with makeup or tinted sunscreen. On a related note, if your profile is the view that troubles you, your plastic surgeon will likely discuss the possibility of combining rhinoplasty with chin augmentation. If your chin does not concern you, then you do not need to combine the procedures but those two procedures would provide the best aesthetic result for you. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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