An operation that alters the structure of the nose to improve its appearance or to correct a deformity. Incisions are made within the nose to avoid visible scars. The septum may be altered if breathing is blocked and the cartilage and bone are then reshaped. The nose is finally splinted in position for about 10 days. Rhinoplasty usually causes considerable bruising and swelling, and the results may not be clearly visible for weeks or months.
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