Procedure
Surgery Overview
service / Nose
Hump / Deviated Nose
We analyze the structural causes of a deviated nose and dorsal hump
and plan a rhinoplasty that considers both the bridge line and function.
Why Lisoom
Overview The key to dorsal hump correction is to reduce the cartilaginous hump as well, which makes up about 70% of the hump, and to perform the necessary procedures at the same time, creating a smooth nasal bridge without recurrence.
A dorsal hump is a nose in which the middle of the dorsum protrudes, and in most cases it is caused by overgrowth of the nasal bone or cartilage.
A dorsal hump is thought of as common in men, but the many rhinoplasty cases at RESUM Plastic Surgery show that it is also quite common in Korean women.
The shape varies with the degree of the hump. The important point is that, whatever type of rhinoplasty is performed, the hump needs to be corrected first in order to aim for a feminine, beautiful nose.
When augmentation rhinoplasty is performed for a low nose, a small hump that even the patient was unaware of can make the dorsum bulge after surgery, so it is important to look for even a subtle hump and correct it during surgery.
The key to dorsal hump correction is to reduce the cartilaginous hump as well, which makes up about 70% of the hump, and to perform the necessary procedures at the same time, creating a smooth nasal bridge without recurrence.
Before & After
Deviated Nose & Dorsal Hump Correction Before & After
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Time Since Procedure
Complications such as bleeding, infection and inflammation may occur depending on the individual, so caution is needed.
Results may vary by individual. Please confirm the method and expected results that suit you through a consultation.
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PROCEDURE DATA
Summary
Surgery Overview
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This is general medical information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or surgical plan. The tissue used, the extent of surgery, and the timing are decided after an examination, and there are possibilities of donor-site scarring, infection, asymmetry, contour irregularity, and revision surgery, as well as individual differences in recovery. The images are AI-generated illustrative artificial models and fictional people and do not represent actual human tissue, products, patients, or before-and-after surgical results. Sources checked: October 8, 2026.
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This is general medical information intended to help you understand spreader grafts and rhinoplasty. Whether to have surgery, the method, the extent, and the results depend on the structure of the nose, previous surgeries, and the condition of the skin and breathing, and this information does not replace an individual examination. Published papers and society guidance were consulted, and research findings do not guarantee an individual's surgical results. All images are AI-generated illustrative models and fictional people. Sources checked: September 30, 2026.
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This is general medical information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or surgical plan. Suitability for surgery, the extent of removal, whether reconstruction is needed, recovery, and results should be judged after an examination. The implant and capsule models and the people shown in this article are AI-generated illustrative images and do not represent actual products, tissue specimens, patients, or clinical results. Sources checked: September 21, 2026.
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Sources checked: September 11, 2026. A [number] in the text refers to its order in the reference list.
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OUR PRINCIPLE
Core Values
Dorsal Hump Correction: What Sets RESUM Plastic Surgery Apart
The key is meticulous correction that addresses the cartilaginous hump as well.
Point 01
The cartilaginous part of the hump, which makes up about 70%, is reduced as well to lower recurrence.
Point 02
Necessary procedures such as osteotomy, spreader grafts, and tip plasty are planned together.
Point 03
Surgery uses your own tissue alone, without foreign material, reducing concern about side effects.
POINT 05
Types
Classification by Hump Thickness
Hump Thickness Within 1.5mm
The extent of correction is adjusted to the degree of the hump.
Hump Thickness 1.5mm-3.0mm
The extent of correction is adjusted to the degree of the hump.
Hump Thickness 3.0mm or More
After the hump is completely removed, the roof of the dorsum is left open (an open roof), so lateral osteotomy and spreader grafts are performed together.
POINT 03
Features
Features of a Dorsal Hump
Bulging Dorsum
Long, Drooping Tip
Wide, Broad Dorsum
Large, Bulbous Tip
Strong, Sharp Impression
Deviated Nose in 70% of Cases
POINT 04
Key Points
Dorsal Hump Correction: Key Points
The Cartilaginous Hump Along with the Nasal Bone
The cartilaginous part of the hump must be resected along with the nasal bone. Structurally, the upper 1/3 of the nose is bone, the middle 1/3 is the middle cartilage, and the lower 1/3 is the tip cartilage. A hump usually lies where the bone meets the middle cartilage, and cartilage makes up about 70% of it. If only the bony part is rasped, the cartilaginous part of the hump remains and the dorsum can actually look more prominent. Resecting the cartilaginous part of the hump in a thin, long strip, in addition to the bony part, helps reduce recurrence and supports the correction.
Necessary Procedures at the Same Time
The necessary procedures must be performed together with hump correction. When the hump is 3.0mm or higher at its most prominent point, removing it completely leaves the roof of the dorsum open (an open roof), so the procedures that address this (lateral osteotomy, spreader grafts) must be performed as well. For a pronounced dorsal hump, these issues usually need to be resolved under general anesthesia while preserving the anatomical structure of the nose in order to expect a nose that is healthy both cosmetically and functionally, and it is important to have surgery with an experienced surgeon.
Principles of Dorsal Hump Surgery
The hump on the dorsum is shaved down, and, together with tip plasty that shortens and slims the nasal tip, the dorsal bones are brought together by osteotomy, correcting the nose so that the bridge is smooth, well-defined, and soft in line.
Dorsal hump surgery is basically performed with your own tissue alone, without inserting foreign material, so concern about side effects caused by foreign material can be reduced.
Occasionally, patients have had surgery in which only the protruding part of the hump was rasped and then covered with silicone. This is a stopgap measure and the results are also unsatisfactory, so it is preferable to perform dorsal hump correction with autologous tissue alone.
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NOTICE
Precautions
Post-Operative Treatment & Care
N · 01
Keep the surgical site clean, and take your prescribed medication after disinfecting the area as instructed.
N · 02
After surgery, take care not to bump or press on your nose, and avoid lifting heavy objects or straining.
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Apply cold or warm compresses as instructed, depending on how the swelling progresses.
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It is advisable to avoid alcohol, smoking, strenuous exercise, and saunas during the recovery period.
N · 05
Sutures are removed according to your progress, and your recovery is checked at scheduled follow-up visits.
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Swelling and recovery vary from person to person.
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Please ask during your visit when you may resume wearing glasses, blowing your nose, and similar activities, as this depends on your recovery.
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If you take aspirin, anticoagulants, or other medications that may increase bleeding, please let us know in advance during your visit.
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Please let us know in advance about any nasal conditions such as rhinitis or sinusitis, underlying medical conditions, or allergies.
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Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and strenuous exercise for a period after surgery helps recovery.
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Recovery varies from person to person, and it may take time for the results to settle.
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If you experience any abnormal symptoms (such as excessive swelling, bleeding, or pain), please visit the clinic immediately.
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Please be sure to consult a board-certified specialist before and after surgery.
Doctor's Note
The key to dorsal hump correction is not simply rasping down the nasal bone, but also reducing the cartilaginous part of the hump, which makes up about 70%, and performing the necessary procedures at the same time to create a smooth nasal bridge without recurrence.
PROCEDURE FLOW
Process
How Dorsal Hump Correction Is Performed
01
PHASE I
Consultation & Diagnosis
The thickness and location of the hump and whether a deviated nose is present are diagnosed precisely.
02
PHASE II
Design
A bridge line in harmony with the face is planned to suit your condition.
03
PHASE III
Surgery
The bony and cartilaginous hump are reduced together, with osteotomy and tip plasty performed at the same time.
04
PHASE IV
Recovery & Care
Swelling and recovery are managed systematically according to your progress.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled the questions patients ask most often before a consultation.
Cartilage makes up about 70% of a hump, so if only the nasal bone is rasped, the cartilaginous hump remains and the dorsum may look prominent again. Both need to be reduced together.
Rasping only the protruding part and covering it with silicone is a stopgap measure, so correction using autologous tissue alone is preferable.
When the hump is 3.0mm or higher, removing it completely leaves the roof of the dorsum open (an open roof), so lateral osteotomy and spreader grafts are performed together.
Dorsal hump surgery is basically performed with your own tissue alone, without foreign material, which reduces concern about side effects caused by foreign material.
About 70% of dorsal humps are accompanied by a deviated nose, and the necessary procedures are performed at the same time to correct both.
Surgery takes about 90 minutes and recovery about 1 week, and same-day discharge is possible. This varies from person to person.
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