What is Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) and Why Is It Performed? Rhinoplasty, medically known as rhinoplasty, is a surgery performed to correct the appearance of the nose or to solve breathing problems. Rhinoplasty procedures for aesthetic purposes aim to harmonise the shape and size of the nose with facial contours, while functional rhinoplasty is aimed at eliminating anatomical problems that cause nasal obstruction such as deviated septum. In Which Cases Rhinoplasty [...]