It has gotten bigger in the past few years and I'm pretty self conscious about it.
Answer: Options for bump on nose. The problem or concern with has to do with the bone and cartilage on the bridge of the nose. You have a few options for helping with your concern. Temporary fillers such as Juvederm can be used to improve the contour of the bridge. I have had great success with this approach for patients who are wanting to avoid surgery. The filler can be placed in the office easily in just a few minutes. There is no down time and the result is immediate. Alternatively, a permanent solution is to have a rhinoplasty surgery to reshape the nose. I use 3D imaging during the consultation to help visualize the changes and make decisions about the best approach. Based on your photos, it looks like both options may work well for you. Best regards.
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Answer: Options for bump on nose. The problem or concern with has to do with the bone and cartilage on the bridge of the nose. You have a few options for helping with your concern. Temporary fillers such as Juvederm can be used to improve the contour of the bridge. I have had great success with this approach for patients who are wanting to avoid surgery. The filler can be placed in the office easily in just a few minutes. There is no down time and the result is immediate. Alternatively, a permanent solution is to have a rhinoplasty surgery to reshape the nose. I use 3D imaging during the consultation to help visualize the changes and make decisions about the best approach. Based on your photos, it looks like both options may work well for you. Best regards.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? NO.Please don't allow a non-doctor to inject your nose with a "liquid nose job" as it will not remove the hump but only build up the lower areas above and below the hump, giving you a dreadful Neanderthal look.Please don't buy an online device to flatten your nose, or tape the skin hoping that pressure will "melt" the bump away. In fact it might just cut off the circulation to the skin, causing the skin to die from excessive pressure (like a self-induced pressure sore).Please don't waste your time and money (and unfounded expectations) on pills, creams, herbal remedies or other types of hump-removal snake oil.You need a rhinoplasty by a competent, well-trained, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? NO.Please don't allow a non-doctor to inject your nose with a "liquid nose job" as it will not remove the hump but only build up the lower areas above and below the hump, giving you a dreadful Neanderthal look.Please don't buy an online device to flatten your nose, or tape the skin hoping that pressure will "melt" the bump away. In fact it might just cut off the circulation to the skin, causing the skin to die from excessive pressure (like a self-induced pressure sore).Please don't waste your time and money (and unfounded expectations) on pills, creams, herbal remedies or other types of hump-removal snake oil.You need a rhinoplasty by a competent, well-trained, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? Based on your photo- you appear to be a candidate for rhinoplasty- surgery to improve the appearance of your nose. I do not recommend seeking " alternative" ways and attempt to alter your nose without seeing or consulting with a REAL Board Certified PS. Good luck!
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? Based on your photo- you appear to be a candidate for rhinoplasty- surgery to improve the appearance of your nose. I do not recommend seeking " alternative" ways and attempt to alter your nose without seeing or consulting with a REAL Board Certified PS. Good luck!
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? 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
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Is there any possible way to flatten the hump on my nose without seeing a doctor? 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
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Non-surgical Nasal Change Thank you for writing. As you've heard from the other surgeons, the only way to "flatten the hump," would be to undergo a rhinoplasty (operation). This is a safe common operation with a quick recovery. The goal of rhinoplasty is to give the patient an attractive well proportioned nose. A plastic surgeon who has considerable experience with rhinoplasties can do this operation for you. Make sure your surgeon is board certified. Best wishes to you.
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Non-surgical Nasal Change Thank you for writing. As you've heard from the other surgeons, the only way to "flatten the hump," would be to undergo a rhinoplasty (operation). This is a safe common operation with a quick recovery. The goal of rhinoplasty is to give the patient an attractive well proportioned nose. A plastic surgeon who has considerable experience with rhinoplasties can do this operation for you. Make sure your surgeon is board certified. Best wishes to you.
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