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Ethnic Rhinoplasty: A Middle East-Centered Patient Satisfaction Survey Using the FACE-Q Questionnaire
Deoda Maassarani1, Raymond Challita1,2, Nancy Zeaiter2
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, FRA.
Cureus
|July 10, 2023
Summary
Rhinoplasty significantly improves patient satisfaction, with the FACE-Q questionnaire showing higher scores post-surgery. Tip dissatisfaction was the most common reason for revision rhinoplasty in this study population.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Rhinoplasty is a frequent and intricate plastic surgery.
- Patient satisfaction is the primary metric for evaluating rhinoplasty success.
- Understanding patient characteristics is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient characteristics associated with rhinoplasty outcomes.
- To evaluate patient satisfaction following rhinoplasty using the FACE-Q questionnaire.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction in primary and revision rhinoplasty.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, cross-sectional study of 183 rhinoplasty patients (2010-2020).
- Utilized the FACE-Q nose questionnaire for pre- and post-operative satisfaction assessment.
- Collected data on demographics, lifestyle factors, and reasons for revision.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in FACE-Q nose satisfaction scores was observed post-surgery (p = 0.000).
- The average age of patients was 25.92 years, with 85.2% being female.
- Dissatisfaction with the nasal tip was the predominant reason for seeking revision surgery.
Conclusions:
- Rhinoplasty can achieve aesthetically pleasing results, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Ethnic rhinoplasty demonstrates efficacy even in diverse patient populations.
- Addressing tip dissatisfaction is key for improving revision rhinoplasty outcomes.
