rhinoplastic
- adjective
- /ˌraɪnəˈplæstɪk/
- Specialized
- After undergoing rhinoplastic surgery, she felt more confident about her appearance.
- rhinoplastic surgery
- endoscopic and rhinoplastic
Examples
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In discussing rhinoplastic surgery with the patient during a preoperative evaluation, it is very important that facial asymmetries be mentioned and noted in the chart.
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Since we frequently narrow the external framework of the nose during a rhinoplastic procedure, even a rather moderate deviation may cause postoperative breathing problems.
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This patient feels his life was improved by the simultaneous endoscopic and rhinoplastic surgery.
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Three cases of simultaneous endoscopic and rhinoplastic surgery are now included for illustration of patient management.
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At the conclusion of a combined endoscopic functional and rhinoplastic procedure, I do use a light packing and respiration system.
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I have found no difficulty in combining the modalities of functional endoscopic and traditional rhinoplastic surgery in selected patients.
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One additional useful rhinoplastic adjunct is the use of the rhinolift procedure as originally described by Dr. Vernon Gray and published by Dr. David Slavit.
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The doctor explained that the rhinoplastic surgery would reshape the patient's nose for both cosmetic and functional reasons.
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He consulted a specialist to discuss his options for rhinoplastic surgery and the expected recovery process.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rhinoplastic comes from the Greek parts rhin- meaning 'nose' and -plastic meaning 'to shape' or 'form'. So rhinoplastic literally means 'nose shaping', which is why it refers to surgery that changes or repairs the nose.