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Is a dorsal hump considered a defect?
I want to know is a dorsal hump considered a defect?
5 Answers
No dorsal hump is a cosmetic issue
Not necessarily. It can be similar in parents/children. It is generally considered cosmetic when repaied in rhinoplasty.
No.
Robert T. Sataloff, M.D., D.M.A., F.A.C.S
No, a dorsal hump would not be considered a "defect." A dorsal hump is typically an inherited nasal feature. In some situations, I've seen a dorsal hump become acquired after nasal trauma. If this is your unique situation, I would recommend that you demonstrate this as such with pre-injury photos illustrating that the dorsal hump is a new traumatic deformity.
I will assume you are referring to a nasal dorsal hump. The answer is no unless it is posttraumatic. It is a genetically-inherited, ethnic variant.