Dorsal Hump Correction

Dorsal Hump Correction

Dorsal humps are cartilage and bone irregularities on the nose. These irregularities can cause a bump or “hump” in the outline of a person’s nose instead of a straight slope from the bridge of the nose to the tip. For most people, there’s nothing unhealthy or dangerous about these naturally occurring bumps on the nose. But some feel self-conscious about the way dorsal humps look.

Dorsal hump removal is one of the most common reasons people pursue a cosmetic rhinoplasty (also known as a nose job).

This article will explain what dorsal humps are, why they happen, and what to expect if you decide to have a dorsal hump surgically removed.

Symptoms of dorsal humps

The main symptom of dorsal humps are bumps or pimples in or on the nose, but there are other associated symptoms, including:

• nasal swelling
• pain in the nostril
• redness in or around the nose
• tenderness in or around the nose
• foreign sensation

If the hair lining the inside of the nose becomes irritated, or there’s a blockage, it may result in an infection. And if your nose becomes infected, it may swell, turn red, or be tender to the touch. Severe infections may lead to a bump known as a dorsal hump. Acne on the nose can also lead to a bump inside the nostril.

What typically causes dorsal humps?

The nasal “dorsum” is the bone-and-cartilage structure that connects your nose to your face. Most of us refer to it as the “bridge” of our nose. The dorsum can develop humps for several reasons.

Genetics

Some people inherit dorsal humps genetically. This means they’re born with a tendency to develop a bump in their nose because of the nose’s structure.

Dorsal humps that result from genetics don’t always appear in childhood, but they may appear during puberty when the nose is still developing.

Your nose is made up of a few different parts, and bumps may appear in any of the following:

• Nostrils. The nasal cavity’s entrance. This is how you take in smells.
• Septum. Separating the nostrils, the septum made up of both bone (at the top) and cartilage (toward the tip).
• Nasal cavity. This is the space behind your nose. It’s connected to your throat but is separated from your mouth by your palette.

Dorsal hump removal options

• Open rhinoplasty
• Closed rhinoplasty
• Nonsurgical rhinoplasty