Is Osteotomy Mandatory for a Hump Nose?

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We have prepared the third Q&A session with Dr. Shim Jung-hwan! ❤

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Today's topic is about the 'hump nose'.

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Is osteotomy mandatory for a hump nose?

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​A: No, it is not.

Osteotomy may only be necessary if the hump is severe.

A dorsal hump consists of a bony part and a cartilaginous part.

The cartilage part is excised, and the bone part is shaved down if it is mild, or requires an osteotomy if it is severe.

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If a large amount of the upper bone is shaved down, it creates an open roof, meaning the roof of the nose is left open.

In such cases, a lateral osteotomy is required to close the roof.

Additionally, the nasal airway may become narrow, making breathing uncomfortable, so performing a spreader graft using cartilage

to prevent the airway from narrowing may also be necessary.

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Did this resolve your questions about hump noses~?

We will be back next time with even more informative content 😄

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