Rhinoplasty
Pronunciation: RY-no-plas-tee
Surgical reshaping of the nose; when referenced in cosmetic dermatology, it commonly pertains to non-surgical rhinoplasty achieved through injectable fillers.
Full Definition
Rhinoplasty classically refers to surgical reconstruction or cosmetic alteration of the nose. Within cosmetic dermatology documents, editors will more frequently encounter 'non-surgical rhinoplasty' or 'liquid rhinoplasty', describing the use of dermal filler to correct dorsal humps, improve tip projection, or refine nasal contour without surgery. Editors must carefully distinguish between 'surgical rhinoplasty' and 'non-surgical rhinoplasty' in any document mixing the two contexts, as confusion could create medico-legal issues. The nose is one of the highest-risk injection zones due to the proximity of the nasal arteries and the risk of vascular occlusion and blindness.
Usage
Usage note: Always qualify as 'surgical' or 'non-surgical' in cosmetic dermatology documents to avoid ambiguity. 'Liquid rhinoplasty' is an acceptable colloquial synonym in consumer copy.
In Context
- "The article described a non-surgical rhinoplasty technique using hyaluronic acid filler to camouflage a dorsal hump." — Aesthetic medicine case study
- "Using 'rhinoplasty' without qualification in the patient leaflet was flagged by the editor, who inserted 'non-surgical' to prevent misunderstanding." — Patient information leaflet review