noun
- plural of rhinoplasty; surgical operations to reshape or reconstruct the nose
Usage: medical
Examples
- The plastic surgeon performed three rhinoplasties that week.
- Many celebrities have had rhinoplasties to change their appearance.
- The clinic specializes in rhinoplasties and other facial surgeries.
- Recovery time for rhinoplasties typically takes several weeks.
- Insurance rarely covers rhinoplasties done for cosmetic reasons.
- The doctor explained the risks involved in rhinoplasties.