| Nasal Bump Questions
Question:
To fix the bump, do you break my nose during surgery?
Answer:
Osteotomies refer to "cutting" or "breaking" the nasal bones. This is not necessary in all rhinoplasties, but it IS typically necessary when the nasal hump has been reduced. Osteotomies are also often necessary to narrow an over-wide nose or to improve a twisted nose.
There are several approaches to osteotomies; one approach is described here:
Medial Osteotomies |
Lateral Osteotomies |
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| The bone is cut in the middle with a "back cut" known as a medial osteotomy (diagram on the left). Then, a small bone-knife or osteotome is placed at the edge of the bone as shown. A gentle "tap-tap" technique is used to advance the osteotome along the planned path, outlined in this diagram. Now the bone is cut and may easily be shifted as needed. |
Dr. Becker has designed small specialty osteotomes for minimally traumatic osteotomies. These rhinoplasty osteotomes are currently available to surgeons and are sold by MicroFrance Corporation, a suibsidiary of Medtronic-Xomed. Research has suggested that these "Becker" osteotomes are less traumatic than larger, bulkier osteotomes and may result in less bruising and faster healing time.
Ask Dr. Becker a question or arrange an appointment for a nose
surgery consultation by calling 856-589-NOSE (6673) or emailing us
at info@therhinoplastycenter.com.
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