Facial Angles in Arabian Women Seeking Rhinoplasty

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Anthropometry
• Facial Analysis

Background:

• Rhinoplasty is a common procedure aimed at improving nasal aesthetics and function.
• Understanding specific anthropometric values in different ethnic groups is crucial for successful surgical outcomes.
• Previous studies have established 'normal' nasal anthropometric values, but data for Arabian women seeking rhinoplasty is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the average angular anthropometric nasal variables in Arabian women undergoing rhinoplasty.
• To compare these values with established normal anthropometric values.
• To identify characteristic nasal features in this population to aid surgical planning.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective analysis of 150 female patients who underwent rhinoplasty between January 2018 and November 2021.
• Exclusion criteria included history of nasal trauma, previous rhinoplasty, or cleft nose.
• Standardized digital photographic images (lateral and basal views) were analyzed using Adobe Photoshop SC6, with measurements performed by a single observer.

Main Results:

• Significant differences were observed in most facial angles between the surgical group and the normal control group, with the exception of the nasofrontal angle.
• Specific mean values (±SD) for the surgical group were: nasofacial angle (29.7±3.4°), glabella-nasal angle (169.8±5.8°), nasolabial angle (113.5±11°), nasomental angle (130.6±6°), nasal tip angle (102.3±8°), and ala-slope angle (95.4±13.6°).
• Characteristic features identified were a shallow radix, an under-projected nasal tip, and normal tip rotation.

Conclusions:

• Arabian women seeking rhinoplasty exhibit distinct nasal anthropometric characteristics compared to normative data.
• A shallow radix and under-projected tip are common findings in this population.
• These specific measurements and characteristics are vital considerations for effective surgical planning in rhinoplasty for Arabian women.