Update on Rhinoplasty Research Trends: A Bibliometric Analysis

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Bibliometric Analysis

Background:

• Rhinoplasty is a highly common aesthetic surgical procedure.
• Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing the field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of rhinoplasty research.
• To identify current research trends and emerging hotspots in rhinoplasty.

Main Methods:

• Data extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database.
• VOSviewer software used for bibliometric analysis (co-authorship, co-occurrence, citations).
• Analysis included countries, institutions, authors, keywords, and journals.

Main Results:

• 11,130 publications from 1945-2021 analyzed.
• USA leads in contributions; University of California System is the top institution.
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the leading journal; R. J. Rohrich is the most prolific author.
• Identified hotspots: cleft rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction, nasal tip, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, nasal prosthesis, hyaluronic acid, and preservation rhinoplasty.

Conclusions:

• Bibliometric analysis provides an overview of rhinoplasty research directions.
• Future research hotspots may include preservation rhinoplasty, hyaluronic acid, and non-surgical techniques.
• Emerging areas: rib graft, non-surgical rhinoplasty, hyaluronic acid, FACE-Q, fillers, and 3D technology.