Definition of Rhinoplasty
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Rhinoplasty: Plastic surgery on the nose, known
familiarly as a nose job.
Rhinoplasty is a facial cosmetic procedure, usually performed to
enhance the appearance of the nose. During rhinoplasty, the nasal
cartilages and bones are modified, or tissue is added. The aim is to
improve the visual appeal of the nose.
Rhinoplasty is also frequently performed to repair nasal
fractures. When rhinoplasty is used to repair nasal fractures, the
goal is to restore pre-injury appearance of the nose.
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