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General Terminology

Nasal Projection : How far the tip projects (protrudes) from the facial plane

Tip rotation : What angle does the tip form with the face, rotation is counter-clockwise turning of the tip (upturned tip) while de-rotation is clockwise turning of the tip (down-turned).

Nasolabial Angle : The angle formed between your nose and upper lip. It is often consistent with rotation.

Deviated septum :  a septum that is not midline. The septum may be shifted to one side or it may have a curve or fracture within it. A deviated septum can be repaired during a rhinoplasty.

Dorsal hump : a convexity (bump) on the bridge (or dorsum) of the nose, often composed of cartilage and bone

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