What does "rhinoplasty" mean?

A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.

What is a synonym for "rhinoplasty"?

Common synonyms include: nose job, nose job, nasoplasty, nasoplasty, noselift, noselift.

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Noun

1
A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose. uncountable
"Dr. Sundine specializes in facelifts, necklifts and browlifting, eyelid surgery, as well as rhinoplasty, which involves both technically exacting skill and a keen eye for aesthetic balance."
2
cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose wordnet
3
An instance of such surgery; one operation (procedure). countable
"Gone is the era of the cookie-cutter, ski jump nose. Today’s cosmetic doctors are approaching rhinoplasties with a more artistic, individualized approach, using new surgical and nonsurgical techniques to refine rather than revamp one of the most prominent features of the face."

"Martha wanted a rhinoplasty and lip augmentation."

From rhino- + -plasty.

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