Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) The nose
is one of the most noticeable features of a person's face. Men
and women who are dissatisfied with the size or shape of their
noses may improve their appearance through a procedure called
rhinoplasty. Nasal reconstruction or rhinoplasty was one of the
first cosmetic procedures ever performed and is among those most
commonly performed today. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure
aesthetically enhancing the nose, and correcting the form of the
nose by removing, rearranging or reshaping bone or cartilage.
There are many reasons patients undergo nose surgery. Some want
to improve the angle, reduce the size of the nose or remove a
bump. Others may want to restore the function and fix injuries
from traumatic injuries to the face. Both frontal face views and
profile can be altered through rhinoplasty. This surgery may be
performed in conjunction with procedures designed to relieve
nasal obstructions. It is usually recommended that this surgery
not be perfo