Dancing With the Stars Contestant Karina Smirnoff had plastic surgery done on her nose on November 2, 2007. The twice-broken nose was causing breathing problems, so she had the surgery performed for both medical and aesthetic reasons.

The surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Nicolov said, “She can breathe easier. She may find being a little less tired, a little less winded.” The surgery reshaped Smirnoff’s nose and nasal passageways.

No worries, though. She’s expected to have a swift recovery and should be able to appear on the Dancing With The Stars finale November 27, when all of the season’s dancing couples are reunited on the dance floor.