Definition

Noun: * A surgical procedure to change the shape or appearance of the nose: Rhinoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery performed to alter the nose's structure for aesthetic or, sometimes, functional reasons.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • She considered rhinoplasty to correct a bump on the bridge of her nose.
  • The patient recovered quickly after the rhinoplasty.
  • Rhinoplasty can also help improve breathing difficulties.

Advanced Usage

• "Functional rhinoplasty": A procedure primarily intended to correct structural issues inside the nose that impair breathing, though it may also change the nose's appearance.
  • The athlete underwent functional rhinoplasty to repair a deviated septum.
• "Revision rhinoplasty": A secondary surgery performed to correct or improve the results of a previous rhinoplasty.
  • The complex case required a skilled surgeon for revision rhinoplasty.

Variants and Related Words

• Septorhinoplasty (n): A combined surgical procedure that corrects the nasal septum (septoplasty) and reshapes the nose (rhinoplasty).
  • His surgery was a septorhinoplasty to fix both his breathing and the external shape.

Synonyms

• Nose job (n, informal): A common informal term for rhinoplasty.
• Nasal reconstruction (n): A broader term that can include rhinoplasty for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes after injury.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Cosmetic surgery (n): The broader category of surgical procedures to which rhinoplasty belongs.
• Plastic surgeon (n): The type of medical specialist who typically performs a rhinoplasty.

Noun

1. cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose