Frequently referred to as a “nose job,” rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the world. And one of the oldest. The procedure involves changing the shape of the nose in some way-whether to correct the effect of an accident or injury, or to improve the overall appearance of the face. Common types of rhinoplasty include removing a hump, increasing or decreasing the size of the nose, changing the shape of the nostrils or reshaping the tip.

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