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Self-Esteem in Rhinoplasty Patients: A Comparative Study.
Subhadeep Chowdhury1, Sweta Verma2, Tithi Debnath3
1Department of ENT, R.G. KAR Medical College and Hospital, 2/92, Sree Colony P.O. Regent Estate, Kolkata, 700092 India.
Summary
Patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty have lower self-esteem pre-operatively compared to those seeking functional rhinoplasty. Aesthetic rhinoplasty significantly improves self-esteem post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Self-esteem, defined as one's attitude towards oneself, is a crucial psychological factor in cosmetic surgery.
- Rhinoplasty encompasses both aesthetic (cosmetic) and functional (breathing improvement) procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare pre-operative self-esteem levels between patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty and those seeking functional rhinoplasty.
- To evaluate the post-operative improvement in self-esteem among aesthetic rhinoplasty patients.
Main Methods:
- A prospective comparative study was conducted at a tertiary care center.
- 48 patients undergoing rhinoplasty were divided into aesthetic (24) and functional (24) groups.
- Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale was administered pre-operatively and 6 months post-operatively.
Main Results:
- Patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty exhibited significantly lower pre-operative self-esteem scores compared to the functional rhinoplasty group.
- A significant improvement in self-esteem scores was observed post-operatively in the aesthetic rhinoplasty group.
- No significant differences in age, gender, marital status, socioeconomic status, or education were found between the groups.
Conclusions:
- Self-esteem is a significant psychological parameter influencing the decision for aesthetic rhinoplasty.
- Aesthetic rhinoplasty leads to a notable enhancement in patients' self-esteem.
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