Rhinoplasty Glossary

Nose Surgery: any surgery involving the nose is referred to as nose surgery

Rhinoplasty: is the name given to the surgical procedure used to improve either the function or appearance of the nose.

Nose Reshaping: rhinoplasty is often also referred to as nose reshaping. It is often performed by Maxillofacial Surgeons, ENT surgeons and plastic surgeons (cosmetic surgeons).

Cosmetic Nose Surgery: surgical procedures performed to improve the appearance of the nose are often referred to as cosmetic nose surgery procedures.

Non Surgical Rhinoplasty: when fillers are used to improve the appearance of the nose as opposed to invasive surgery the procedure is often described as non surgical rhinoplasty.

Revision Rhinoplasty: is the term used to describe a rhinoplasty procedure performed to correct a previous unsatisfactory rhinoplasty. 

Secondary Rhinoplasty: is a term often used interchangeably with the term revision rhinoplasty.

Rhinology: is the term used to describe the study of the nose.

ENT Surgeon: a surgeon specialising in disorders of the ear, nose and throat is referred to as an ENT surgeon.

The Hurlingham Clinic situated in London specialises in Rhinoplasty and can be contacted on 020 7348 6380 for more information.

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