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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As mentioned, micropore tape can help to prevent swelling of the nose following recent septum repairs or rhinoplasties. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Housewives: where rhinoplasty revisions are just part of the glow-up journey. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025 Since February, when Aiken spoke to PEOPLE about her rhinoplasty nine weeks post-op, she's started sharing more personal content with her 66,200 TikTok followers. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Then a girl with a Love Island accent and recent rhinoplasty sneaks a bump of coke in the pool … which makes her nose fall off! Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.

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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