Not everyone likes the aristocratic hump on the nose. Many women simply dream of getting rid of it once and for all.
- Nose contouring
There are a lot of speculations and legends describing the causes of the defect and many methods of dealing with an uneven bridge of the nose. Not every one of them is able to provide adequate and long-lasting results.
Causes of hump
The main factor determining the shape of the bridge of the nose is genetics. Most often, the hump is inherited by children from their parents or more distant relatives. Sometimes it is a characteristic feature of a certain nationality. But there are a number of reasons that do not depend on heredity.
- Injuries. The cartilage that forms the bridge of the nose is quite thin. Even mild blows to this area can provoke pathological tissue growth. Most often, such a hump can be found in people who engage in game and contact sports, various types of martial arts.
- Past illnesses. Infections cause destructive changes in tissues, which often leads to heterogeneous growth of cartilage.
- Prolonged physical impact. The most striking example is the constant wearing of glasses with massive, heavy frames. Regular pressure on the bridge of the nose causes the cartilage tissue to begin to deform and change.
Sometimes a hump begins to appear after unsuccessful operations and independent attempts to correct the shape or size of the nose at home.
Indications for hump removal
The most common reason is the patient’s desire to eliminate an aesthetic defect and make the nose more neat. But there are other indications for removing the hump:
- curvature of the nasal septum caused by the growth of cartilage tissue;
- difficulty breathing or smell;
- snoring, snoring;
- frequent rhinitis and diseases of the paranasal sinuses.
In any case, if the hump becomes a source of aesthetic or medical problems, you can and should get rid of it.
Bottom line
Removal of the nasal hump without osteotomy is performed in cases of small defects. The degree of applicability is largely determined by the composition and size of the formation. The choice of one method or another is determined only during a face-to-face consultation with the patient, after a thorough examination and research.
The Clinic of Dr. Panov employs qualified specialists with extensive experience in performing rhinoplasty. Even if osteotomy cannot be avoided, you can be sure of an excellent result!
Rhinoplasty
Modern plastic surgery techniques make it possible to radically change the shape, size and volume of the nose. One of the most common reasons for turning to the specialists of the GALAXY Beauty Institute is an interfering hump.
It is formed by bone and cartilage tissue, the central support is the septum. Each person has an individual ratio of proportions. In some people, this part of the nose consists almost entirely of cartilage, which is easier to remove; in others, bone tissue predominates. The choice of a specific correction method and the doctor’s tactics depend on the characteristics of the structure of the nose and the reasons that caused the growth on the back.
The GALAXY Beauty Institute uses two correction options:
- closed rhinoplasty;
- application of Let Down/Push Down technology.
Classic rhinoplasty
Alignment of the bridge of the nose is always carried out only in conjunction with general correction of the shape, otherwise the result will be inharmonious and the proportions will be shifted. The main task of the surgeon is to make the entire nose beautiful and neat, and not to correct individual parts. Doctors at the GALAXY Beauty Institute work out the surgical plan in detail, modeling the desired result using 3D technology together with the patient.
Features of the procedure:
- Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia;
- average time – from 1 to 3 hours;
- correction is performed only in a closed manner, which reduces the risk of complications, eliminates the formation of visible scars and prevents injury to healthy tissues;
- incisions are made inside the nasal cavity;
- excess cartilage tissue is cut off with a scalpel, and a special tool, an osteotome, is used to work with bone areas;
- After removing the hump, the surgeon corrects the remaining parts - the wings, the tip, and, if necessary, narrows the dorsum to avoid the formation of a flat or flattened nose shape.
After rhinoplasty, the hump will not appear again, the result lasts for life.
Let Down/Push Down technology – closed conservation rhinoplasty
Although this method is no longer new, and was first described in 1997, many began to learn about it only with the development of information through social networks and public pages. Compared to other correction options, this technique is even less traumatic than closed rhinoplasty, it is performed faster, and the rehabilitation period is minimized. Doctors at the GALAXY Beauty Institute closely follow news in the field of plastic surgery and adopt successful global experience.
How is the Let Down/Push Down procedure performed?
The method is based on pressing the hump. During a closed-access operation, the surgeon removes a section of tissue of a certain size from the back of the nose. Then, using special equipment, it spreads the osteochondral tissues, softens them, and with one small pressure presses the hump inward. The Let Down/Push Down technology does not require excision of the tissues of the nasal bridge. The result is excellent - the patient wakes up after anesthesia with a new nose of a natural and harmonious shape.
Why is this technology becoming more popular?
The popularity of the procedure is explained simply - the Let Down/Push Down method works and gives excellent results.
Main advantages:
- rapidity;
- no visible cuts;
- low trauma;
- accelerated rehabilitation;
- less swelling and bruising after surgery.
The use of robotics and computer technology helps surgeons achieve maximum precision with every movement. We are confident that the Let Down/Push Down method is the future of rhinoplasty.
Laser correction
Another relatively new option for working with nasal defects. A narrowly directed laser beam heats the hump well and, acting as a scalpel, cuts off the softened tissue. With this procedure, the risk of bleeding is eliminated, and high temperatures perfectly disinfect the affected area.
There is only one drawback - laser correction will only help if the hump is formed by cartilage tissue. Radiation does not affect bone structures.
Filler injections
Another way to remove a mound on the back without surgery is filler injections. These are drugs that are a dense substance, the main component of which is hyaluronic acid.
Fillers are injected along the entire length of the nasal bridge. The product fills all holes and irregularities. This allows you to eliminate disproportion, remove the hump, and make the bridge of your nose perfectly straight.
The method will help remove a small hump. If the osteochondral growth is large, then fillers will not be enough.
The effect of fillers will not last a lifetime. But the nose is a stationary part of the face, so the drug will dissolve slowly. To restore the effect, the procedure will have to be carried out every 6-12 months.
This technique is less traumatic than surgery or the use of a laser. It does not require anesthesia and does not have a long rehabilitation period. You can return to your normal life the very next day after the procedure.
Non-surgical methods for correcting a hump on the nose
Along with radical methods for removing nasal defects, there are non-surgical options. Some of them really help to visually correct the shape of the nose and reduce the hump, while others not only do not give a positive result, but can also be harmful.
Nose contouring
This procedure involves the introduction of special preparations based on hyaluronic acid under the skin. They are called fillers. Having a fairly dense consistency, such fillers lift the tissue around the hump, making it less noticeable.
Features of the method:
- the effect lasts for 8–12 months, after which the fillers begin to gradually dissolve and the nose returns to its original shape;
- Only minor defects are subject to correction;
- In case of injury or pressure on the injection area, the fillers may become dislodged.
Contouring of the nose does not require general anesthesia and the patient’s hospital stay. Rehabilitation is short, and already on the second day after the administration of the drugs you can return to your normal lifestyle, observing minor precautions.
Hormonal injections
This approach is based on the ability of corticosteroids to dissolve subcutaneous fatty tissue and cartilage. The drugs are administered in a course directly into the problem area of the nose. The main difficulty lies in calculating a safe but effective dosage. One mistake and the effect will be very different from the desired one.
But even with a positive result, the duration of action of such drugs is limited: in order to maintain the shape of the nose in the desired condition, you will have to regularly undergo a course of very expensive hormonal injections. It is impossible to predict how this option for hump correction will turn out in the future.
Cosmetic gymnastics with massage
A set of exercises aimed at modeling certain areas of the face using rubbing and pressing is called face-building. The point is to constantly train the facial muscles, and such a method actually exists in aesthetic cosmetology. But it is aimed at working with facial contours and age-related changes. Since there are very few muscles in the structure of the nose, no amount of gymnastics can reduce the hump, or even change the shape or volume of the tissue.
Disguise with makeup
Professional makeup artists and women experienced in matters of beauty know very well that visible imperfections on the face can be masked with decorative cosmetics. The main thing is to choose the right shade and texture. The method is good, simple, and if you wish, you can learn the basics of applying makeup in record time. But, alas, this method of correction will only work for small flaws. A large hump that protrudes strongly above the surface of the bridge of the nose cannot be hidden. Particular difficulty awaits those who want to disguise a side defect with the help of cosmetics.
Leading specialists of the GALAXY Beauty Institute warn: do not believe the advertising of such methods, take care of your health and seek help only from competent specialists. Come for a consultation: we will tell you in detail about the possible options, and develop a correction plan for your nose, taking into account your individual characteristics and your desires.
Applying makeup
Makeup will not completely remove the hump of the nose. Cosmetics allow you to visually correct the shape of the back and make the bump less noticeable. To achieve the desired effect, use the following scheme:
- Blackout. A dark product is applied to the hump and sides of the bridge of the nose. Typically a sculptor or bronzer is used. You can replace them with foundation or powder, a couple of shades darker than the main corrective agent.
- Highlighting. A little light cosmetics is applied to the nasal wings. Highlighter looks best. Instead, you can take light shadows, powder, concealer or foundation.
- Shading. Transitions of dark and light shades are shaded by mixing products at the borders. This will make the use of cosmetics less noticeable.
The principle behind contouring and concealing makeup is to highlight areas that need volume and darken areas that need to be smaller.
Contouring and concealing nose makeup
Everyday contouring should be soft, almost invisible. For a photo shoot, correction of the defect should be more intense.
