The nose is the most defining characteristic of the face, and even a slight alteration in its size or shape can greatly change a person's appearance. The goal of cosmetic rhinoplasty is to improve the nose aesthetically, creating harmony with the other facial features.
Rhinoplasty can also help reshape the interior of the nose so a person can breathe more easily.
People desire rhinoplasty surgery for different reasons. Some have trouble breathing through the nose. Others have had traumatic injury to the face and wish to correct the resulting asymmetry. Many rhinoplasty patients simply want to improve their appearance by altering the size or shape of the nose to make it more harmonious with their features.