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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Expert Doctors at Asli Tarcan Clinic The medical team at Asli Tarcan Clinic includes surgeons with experience that spans a wide range of rhinoplasty procedures. Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 Consequently, the characteristic 'raccoon eyes' seen after rhinoplasty has become uncommon with Piezo surgery. Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 28 Jan. 2026 Candidacy for rhinoplasty is determined through an individual consultation. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026 Armstrong got lip fillers, rhinoplasty and a brow lift, eventually allowing Badilla to take a photo of her but only with her own cell phone. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhinoplasty

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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 17 Feb. 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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