A bump on the nose can be a source of complexes for both men and women. Today, cosmetic surgery offers several solutions for removing this unsightly growth.
Rhinoplasty techniques are now available to effectively treat nasal humps. During the operation, the aim is to flatten and smooth the back of the nose, to permanently treat the hump.
The nose is made up of two types of structure. The structure bone in its upper part and the cartilaginous in the lower part. The hump forms in the bony part as a result of natural kyphosis or traumatic shock.
An excess of cartilaginous septum, particularly during adolescence, can cause a hump. An associated deviation of the nasal septum is often found.
Some patients have a lump that causes breathing difficulties, particularly following a fracture.
A bump on the nose is caused by :
Removing a bump on the nose is the dream of many people. Since the mid-20e century, the rhinoplasty helps restore a harmonious line to the bridge of the nose.
There are several techniques for reducing the hump of the nose:
The least expensive and least invasive method is the’hyaluronic acid injection. This rhinoplasty is called medical rhinoplasty with injections.
The injection lasts 20 minutes. During this time, the surgeon shapes the nose using hyaluronic acid, a product that is perfectly tolerated by the body.
Medical rhinoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure. You can return to work as soon as the session is over. Visit results are immediately visible, without a trace of bruising or dark circles.
Medical rhinoplasty, on the other hand, has one drawback: it is limited in time. After about a year, The hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body and the bump reappears.
This is the solution ideal for those who prefer not to undergo surgery or who wish to have a preview of the result before a definitive operation.
It is possible to wind up the tip.
This method is ideal for patients wishing to avoid surgery or test the effects of nasal reshaping. For a more harmonious result, the medical rhinoplasty can also be combined with other aesthetic medical procedures, such as the filling of dark circles, the lion wrinkle or a lip injections in Paris, to balance the entire profile and middle third of the face.
The traditional technique for remove nose bump is the surgical rhinoplasty.
This operation consists of removing the lump under general anesthesia.
Several techniques are available for correction:
A distinction is made between two surgical techniques:
Depending on the patient's wishes, the surgeon can create a straight nose, a nose with a small bump or a slightly hollowed nose.
Complementary gestures can be combined to:
The choice of the profile line of the nose must be adapted to the patient's wishes and be in harmony with the nose.’whole face. Therefore, always consider the appearance of the root of the nose and the nose tip.
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The ultrasound technique works on the same principle as traditional surgical rhinoplasty, under general anaesthetic in the operating theatre.
Here, ultrasound replaces the rasp and hammer in the correction of osteocartilaginous humps. The micro-abrasion is caused by ultrasonic movements.
The disadvantage of this ultrasonic technique is that it cannot be used in the closed position. The nose must be completely opened.
The rhinoplasty for men, As in the case of women, this is possible as soon as the face has completed its bone and cartilage growth. This takes place around age 16 for girls and around age 18 for boys.
However, it should be borne in mind that the young adult must also have reached a certain degree of psychological maturity before undergoing this procedure.
The most frequently encountered complications are as follows:
Rhinoplasty does not affect the sense of smell.
Post-operative care is light and unobtrusive after hump removal.
Saline drops can be applied to «clean» the nose and thin the crusts.
The patient must avoid smoking (nicotine delays healing) and aspirin (risk of bleeding).
Violent sports are banned for several weeks.
The sun and extreme cold should also be avoided in the weeks following surgery.
Follow-up consultations are scheduled at 10 days, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.
It takes at least 6 months to evaluate the result. This is the time needed for the swelling to subside and the skin to set in place.
The price of rhinoplasty depends on the complexity of the procedure. A consultation with the plastic surgeon is essential.
In general, an operation designed to correct a dent costs between 5,000 and 8,000 euros.
A medical rhinoplasty is usually billed at between €500 and €700.
Coverage by Social Security may be considered in two cases:
Prior to the operation, you must obtain a prior agreement from the Health Insurance Medical Officer.
Yes, nose humps can increase with age if related to nasal deviation or cartilage imbalance. Loss of skin tone, tip droop or secondary trauma can also make the hump more visible. A consultation can help determine the likely evolution and anticipate a suitable rhinoplasty.
Yes, a persistent hump after a first rhinoplasty can be corrected by a secondary rhinoplasty.. This procedure is more complex, as the structures have been modified and sometimes weakened. A cartilage graft is often necessary to harmonize the dorsum and correct residual irregularities.
Yes, a poorly consolidated facial shock can cause a bony or cartilaginous bump in the nose.. Even years after a trauma, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery can correct the deformity, in particular through a structural rhinoplasty adapted to the traumatic sequel.
Yes, it's essential to stop smoking at least 1 month before rhinoplasty, as nicotine disrupts healing, increases the risk of skin necrosis and slows down edema resorption. Compliance with this recommendation significantly improves the aesthetic and functional outcome of the procedure.
Yes, when a nasal hump is associated with a deviated septum, the surgeon can combine aesthetic rhinoplasty with septoplasty (nasal septum correction). This corrects both the appearance of the dorsum and improves breathing. In certain cases, this combined procedure may be partially reimbursed by the French Social Security system.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and remains attached to the hospital in the prestigious department of Pr Laurent Lantieri.
