How to Get Rid of Bump on Nose?

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A bony bump on one side of the nose can alter the nasal shape and affect the overall facial look. Although bumps and humps on the nasal bridge do not impact people's health, many seek cosmetic procedures to remove them permanently. This article explains why dorsal humps develop and what measures can be taken to eliminate them.

What Is a Nasal Bump?

Each nose comprises a bony part and several cartilaginous ones, which support the nose's structure and add width and height to it. A nasal bump is a protruded bone or cartilage that grows on the nasal bridge, making the nose look bigger and less proportioned with other facial features. It is worth mentioning that nasal bumps obstruct the nose, which may result in infection and inflammation. The nasal infection can also lead to:

• Constant nasal swelling;

• Sudden sharp pain in the nostrils;

• Acne on the nose;

• Tenderness inside the nostrils; and 

• Redness around the nose.

Therefore, if you have two or more of the abovementioned symptoms, you probably have a dorsal hump and need surgical treatment to remove them.

Dorsal Hump Causes

Humps can develop on the nasal dorsum -or bridge- due to various reasons such as:

Genetics 

The genes inherited from the parents are the main cause of the development of the dorsal hump. Interestingly, these bumps do not appear until puberty, i.e., when the nose develops to its fullest. The dorsal humps that result from genetics usually develop on the nostrils (nasal cavities), on the septum (cartilage that separates the nostrils), and inside the nasal cavity (the area connecting the nose to the throat).

Trauma or injury

If the nasal bone breaks during an injury and does not heal evenly, it leads to a dorsal hump. So, if you have had a trauma and currently have pain when picking your nose or putting your piercing in, you probably have a nasal bump. Moreover, an injury can result in infection and swelling of the nose, both of which increase the chance of developing a nasal hump.

Medical reasons

Allergies, infectious bacteria, and polyps can sometimes cause dorsal humps. If the bacteria or fungi affect the nostrils, they cause swelling and blockage in the air passageways, forming a hump inside the nasal cavity.

How to Get Rid of a Bump on the Nose?

Unfortunately, nasal bumps do not go away independently and need medical intervention. There are two main methods to eliminate bumps on the nose; rhinoplasty surgery (open and closed) and a liquid nose job. Read on to learn more about these methods.

Open rhinoplasty for nasal bump

The most common and definite way of removing a bump on the nose is open rhinoplasty, also known as the open nose job. In this operation, which is done under general anesthesia, the surgeon makes tiny incisions under and around the nose to lift the nasal skin and have better access to the bone and cartilage of the nose. Then, the doctor removes the dorsal hump by breaking and shaving the nasal bone. After reshaping the structure of the nose, the nasal skin is sutured in its former place, and the nose is covered with bandages and splints. Although open rhinoplasty is the best method of removing nasal bumps, its recovery takes almost a month and involves mild pain, bruising, and swelling.

Closed rhinoplasty for nasal bump

Closed rhinoplasty is also performed under general anesthesia, but no cuts are involved in this method. In this less invasive technique, the surgeon changes the nasal bridge through the nostrils and removes the bump by delicately breaking the bony or cartilage parts. The recovery period of closed rhinoplasty is much shorter than open nose job, but this method is only suitable for removing small bumps on the nose.

Liquid rhinoplasty for nasal bump

If the bump on one side of your nose is not too projected and you seek a temporary treatment, liquid rhinoplasty is an appropriate option. This operation, also known as a nonsurgical nose job, is done under topical or local anesthesia and takes only 30 to 60 minutes. In order to make the bump less apparent, the surgeon injects dermal fillers where your dorsal hump begins. By doing so, the projected part of your nose will be less visible from the side and front view. Although this method is significantly cheaper and has almost no recovery period and complication, it has to be repeated every 6 to 18 months.

How Much Does It Cost to Remove Bump on the Nose?

The cost of removing the bump on the nose depends on various factors such as the technique of the surgery, the experience and knowledge of your surgeon, the hospital where you get the operation, the medications that you take before and after the surgery, and the number of necessary tests that must the taken before the procedure. Open rhinoplasty is the most expensive treatment for the dorsal hump, while liquid rhinoplasty is the cheapest. For more information about the best country for rhinoplasty, click here:

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