Rhinoplasty

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Why it's done

By Mayo Clinic staff

Rhinoplasty can:

  • Straighten the bridge of your nose
  • Reshape the tip of your nose
  • Reduce or add to the overall size of your nose
  • Change the angle between your nose and upper lip

Rhinoplasty can also repair defects following an injury, correct a birth defect or improve some breathing difficulties.

Risks Definition
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