What is rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, the surgical procedure to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the nose or bridge, narrow a flared nose or change the triangle between the nose and upper lip. In addition, it can correct birth defects or acquired injuries to the nose and even help alleviate some breathing problems. The Big Difference: Rhinoplasty vs. Nose Job Many people mistakenly think that rhinoplasty and nose job are one and the same concept. Rhinoplasty is the surgical implantation of a prosthesis or autologous cartilage into the back of the nose to make the nose taller; whereas rhinoplasty is able to change the size of the nose, change the shape of the dorsum or tip of the nose, change the angle of the nose to the upper lip, and reduce the size of the nostrils, and also correct certain congenital or post-traumatic deformities. Rhinoplasty can achieve the effect of reshaping the nose. For example, a hump nose, although it does not affect the function of the nose, is not a graceful shape, especially when viewed from the side. With rhinoplasty, it is possible to remove the bulging bone and create the desired contour line. Removal of excess septal cartilage and lateral nasal cartilage can elevate the tip of the nose and even turn it up slightly. Another special feature of rhinoplasty is the perfect combination of ENT surgery and rhinoplasty. For example, congenital wide nasal bone, congenital deviated septum and cleft lip can be repaired at the same time, which can achieve both cosmetic and curative effects. The recovery period after rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty is about the same length, and the surgical sutures are so fine that there are usually no scars, and the incisions are hidden, even under direct vision. Which nose shapes are suitable for rhinoplasty? Low Nose: The entire bridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the nose is low. Saddle Nose: It is a common nasal deformity in China. Like the low nose, the height of the bridge of the nose is lower than normal, and the bone and cartilage part of the bridge of the nose is mostly sunken, but the tip of the nose is upward, shaped like a saddle. Straight nose: the height of the bridge of the nose is OK, but the shape is straight, lacks the proper sense of cone, and the highest point is not located at the tip of the nose. Nose with a low tip: the tip of the nose is low, and the highest point of the nose is located at the dorsum of the nose. Nose with low nasal root: the nasal root is low and flat, the nasal tip and dorsum are still in good shape, but the distance between the eyes is wide and the nose is short, which seems to be disproportionate. Wavy nose: there are two depressions on the dorsal center axis of the nose, making the center axis of the nose incomplete and smooth. Horizontal lying nose: due to the dysplasia of the nasal end, the end of the nostrils is erected in the shape of “eight”, and the nose is wide and flat, which is commonly seen in the secondary nasal deformity after cleft lip surgery. Nose: The nostrils are turned upwards, as if the nostrils are facing the sky. Large nostrils: the nostrils are large, making the face look particularly disproportionate. Large nose: the nose head is huge, and the nose head and the nose bridge are not proportionate. Short Nose: The nose is short, as if it is only the tip of the nose. Failed rhinoplasty: Those who have had rhinoplasty surgery and have failed, resulting in an unsightly nose.