Step 1: Consultation and 3D assessment

Morpheus 3D imaging is used to support the consultation process at EMCAS. The technology helps the medical team create a visual simulation of the face before and after the planned dorsal hump correction.

Based on the assessment, the surgeon identifies and marks the areas of prominent bone and cartilage and plans the intended nasal height and contour according to your facial proportions.

Step 2: Preoperative health assessment

A preoperative health assessment is required before rhinoplasty. Depending on the surgeon’s instructions, this may include laboratory tests and an anesthesia assessment.

Step 3: Dorsal hump correction

The procedure typically takes about 90–180 minutes and is performed under general anesthesia. Before anesthesia and surgery begin, the nasal area is cleaned and disinfected as part of the preoperative preparation.

The surgical approach is selected according to the individual nasal anatomy and the degree of correction required. Examples described in the EMCAS treatment pathway include:

• Mild dorsal hump: the prominent portion is reduced.
• Dorsal hump with a low bridge or drooping tip: the prominent area is reduced, followed by augmentation using autologous cartilage with an additional MEGADERM layer and tip elevation when indicated.
• Dorsal hump with a low bridge and/or bulbous tip: the nasal bones may be reshaped to create a narrower contour, together with tip refinement.

Step 4: Closure, monitoring and follow-up

After the planned corrections are completed, the surgeon closes the surgical wounds with medical sutures. You will remain at the hospital for postoperative monitoring and rest for at least one day before discharge, according to your condition and the medical team’s assessment.

You will need to return to the hospital for follow-up and removal of the sutures and nasal splint after approximately 7 days. Subsequent follow-up visits should be attended according to your surgeon’s schedule.

Recovery is part of the treatment process. Wear the nasal splint and follow postoperative instructions for the period recommended by your surgeon, and contact the medical team if you have concerns during recovery.