rhinoplasty

noun

rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌpla-stē How to pronounce rhinoplasty (audio)
plural rhinoplasties
: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

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After filming season one, Taylor gifted herself a breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, a tummy tuck, Botox, and filler in her lips, chin, and jaw. Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026 Turkey’s aesthetic surgery field maintains its international attraction because rhinoplasty remains one of the country’s top medical procedures for international patients. Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Among international visitors, commonly sought treatments include hair transplantation, aesthetic and plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty, dental procedures, and various medical aesthetics services. Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026 Notable rhinoplasty clinics across global markets Dr. Güncel Öztürk (DRGO Clinical Director) Dr. Güncel Öztürk is a specialist in rhinoplasty in Turkey, with an approach that emphasizes both aesthetic design and clinical technique. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhinoplasty

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rhinoplasty was in 1828

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“Rhinoplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinoplasty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

rhinoplasty

noun
rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌplas-tē How to pronounce rhinoplasty (audio)
plural rhinoplasties
: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

called also nose job

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