Nose Surgery: Rhinoplasty, Nose Job, Cosmetic Surgery | American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Rhinoplasty terms to know

Cartilage: Connective tissue that forms the structure of the nose.
Columella: The narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils.
Deviated septum: Cartilage that separates the nostrils is misaligned which may cause partial nasal airway obstruction.
General anesthesia: Drugs and/or gases used during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.
Hematoma: Blood pooling beneath the skin.
Intravenous sedation: Sedatives administered by injection into a vein to help you relax.
Local anesthesia: A drug injected directly to the site of an incision during an operation to relieve pain.
Rhinoplasty: Surgery to reshape the nose.