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Dorsal Hump Removal: Smoothing a Hooked Nose

A hump on the bridge is one of the most common reasons people consider nose surgery. How it is reduced — and whether the bones also need narrowing — decides whether the profile looks natural.

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Dorsal HumpNov 2, 20266 min read

Hump Nose Surgery in Korea: When It's Worth Fixing

Not every nose hump needs to be removed. A nose-only surgeon in Seoul explains how a mild and a strong dorsal hump are treated differently, when a hump can be refined without shaving, and how to decide.

Dorsal Hump: common questions

Q1Can a hump be removed without changing my whole nose?

Often, yes. Small humps can be reduced on their own, while a wide bony bridge may also need osteotomy to keep the nose in proportion. The plan is decided after CT diagnosis.

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