A surgical procedure to enhance the appearance or function of the nose — reshaping size, shape, projection and proportion for natural, balanced results.
Rhinoplasty, also known as nose reshaping or a nose job, is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to enhance the appearance or function of the nose. It involves reshaping or reconstructing the nose for cosmetic purposes — to refine its size, shape, projection and proportion — or for functional reasons such as correcting breathing difficulties or nasal deformities. Rhinoplasty can address the nasal tip, nostrils and bridge, make the nose larger or smaller, change its angle relative to the upper lip, refine the tip, or correct bumps, indentations and other defects.