Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
rhinoplasty Audio
rhi·no·plas·ty [ rahy-nuh-plas-tee ]
Subclass of:
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Cosmetic Techniques; Operation on nose
Definitions related to rhinoplasty:
  • A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic. (Dorland, 28th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Reshaping the cartilage and bone of the nose to achieve the desired profile. Commonly known as a nose job.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Rhinoplasty (RIE-no-plas-tee) is surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The motivation for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing or both.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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