My nose has a little bone that sticks out, and it’s crooked. Do I need to fix it? (Photo)

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There is this bone that sticks out at the tope of my nose bridge, on the left side. I only noticed it about a year or so ago, I’m not sure where it came from? I just noticed it as I grew up. Could it cause problems for me? I have always suffered from nasal infections and find that I often breath through my mouth only.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Hi yajsoab,Thank you for your question. The issues that you describe would be able to be addressed with a septorhinoplasty, which would help improve the breathing through your nose and would be able improve the appearance of the nose. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know!

J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
In all likelihood this issue will not cause internal, functional problems in addition to the ones already mentioned.  If you have problems breathing through your nose and have frequent sinus infections and you decide to address the cosmetic deformity, all issues can be improved with a functional septorhinoplasty.  This procedure addressed form and function at the same time.  make sure you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty.
Best of Luck,

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  If you are bothered by the asymmetry then you could undergo a rhinoplasty surgery to improve this.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Scott K. Thompson, MD · Answer

Greetings,
The bump on your nose probably just formed as your nose and face have grown and developed.  It is not a problem that would cause infections or pain, but it could certainly be addressed if you are unhappy with the asymmetry that it creates.  Your breathing problems can best be assessed with an examination of the inside of your nose.  I'd recommend a consultation with a physician who specializes in rhinoplasty for further evaluation.  Good luck!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine if you are a candidacy for a rhinoplasty. You seem to be an ideal candidate.
Best wishes,

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery. 
I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation:
1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose? 
2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide? 
3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance? 
4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose?
I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose.  Cost will vary due to many factors including: facilities fee and anesthesia fee. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Daniel B. Kim, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing a photo. If you feel that you have suffered from sinus issues, then it would be best to start by going on a few in person consultations to find out what all of your options are! You may even want to start with an ENT to find out if it is related at all or of it would be just cosmetic. Best of luck! Dr. Kim

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

No one ever "needs" a rhinoplasty. It is an elective procedure and only you can determine if your nasal features concern you enough to do something about improving the cosmetic appearance of your nose and whether it would be worthwhile. 
 
 Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited 2 dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
 
 Additional information about the procedure will help you decide if it is a procedure that you want to pursue.

Robert Singer, MD FACS 
 
 La Jolla, California

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish improving this bony spicule sticking out. Rasping of that bone can accomplish removal. The midportion of the nose also shows a collapse of the upper lateral cartilages, so spreader graft placement may be required. To narrow the nasal bones themselves requires osteotomies. All of this can be accomplish with a closed rhinoplasty approach with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. Sinus infections are completely unrelated to this issue. For more information  and many before-and-after examples of rhinoplasty, please see the link and the video below

Julian Rowe-Jones, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL) · Answer

It looks like the bones of your nose are not straight with more displacement on your left side.  Do you remember trauma to your nose at any time? If so the changes are those of a displaced nasal fracture. Your skin is thin so it shows up bone edges more readily than thick skin.  I would recommend you see a specialist for an examination and diagnosis.  Unless you cannot breathe clearly or do not like the shape of your nose there is no need to have surgery for a broken nose.

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