Options to get rid of dorsal hump/bump/droopy tip? Can't afford surgery. (Photo)

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I hate my dorsal hump. My chin sticks out which makes the bump even more prominent. What options do i have? I cant afford surgery and fillers will just make nose bigger? Is this covered by insurance? I never used to have a bump bu ever since i was in grade 8 i developed a habit of pressing down on my nose(where the bridge was) in order to make my nose thinner but my nose just ended up looking crooked and a bump sticks out now. Did i deform it myself?

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

Fillers in noses are non-standard procedures and an off-label action based on the state of the art of facial plastic surgery.Your nose is of high difficulty for the rhinoplasty surgeon, for the following features:-short tip: your tip must be lenghtened with struts and/or tip grafting-virtual hump: your dorsum has an excess and needs shaving, but not as much as can be seen at first glance; when the tip is underprojected (short) the dorsal bridge virtually grows (also when the tip is too long the overprojection makes the virtual effect of hump reduction or even disappearance); this means you need a very good and weel experienced surgeon able to make your tip grow to the point of meeting the real dorsal excess of hump.Do perform a thorough research about the skills of the chosen surgeon about these cases.

Richard Rival, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Your nasal shape is primarily determined by your genetics and is nothing you did. Surgery is really the best option in your case. Injections may hide the hump somewhat but make the starting point of your nose too high. I would wait until you can afford the surgery and then see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons are not covered by insurance.  You can finance the surgery if you have good credit.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish removing the dorsal hump which is composed of both bone and cartilage. Osteotomies of the nasal bones will be required to close the open roof created from the hump removal. We do not recommend nonsurgical rhinoplasty due to the fact that it is only temporary, makes the nose bigger, is not FDA approved for that application, and can have significant complications.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

I do not think you will be happy with any changes short of surgery for correction of your nose. Maybe speak with some surgeons in your area who offer financing. I would at least go have some in person evaluations prior to making any decisions. Best of luck

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