Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is an operation to change the shape of the nose. The type of rhinoplasty depends on which particular area of the nose needs correction. The nose can be straightened, made smaller or bigger and bumps may be removed. The shape of the tip of the nose can be changed. Pieces of cartilage or bone may be removed from or added to the nose to change its shape. Sometimes the wall that separates the nose into right and left (nasal septum) is twisted which may need to be straightened.

Rhinoplasty is performed due to following reasons:

• To increase or reduce the size of nose.
• Change the shape of tip of the nose.
• Straighten the nose.
• To help in relieving breathing problem.
• To narrow the openings of nostrils.