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The Impact of Age on Anthropometric Changes Following Rhinoplasty
Bilsev Ince1, Majid Ismayilzade2, Mehmet Dadacı1
1Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
|August 14, 2023
Summary
Rhinoplasty outcomes can be unpredictable, especially for patients over 40. Age-related changes in nasal and midfacial height can negatively impact long-term results after rhinoplasty surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Anatomy
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Predicting rhinoplasty outcomes remains challenging due to various influencing factors.
- Patient age is a significant, yet often underestimated, variable in rhinoplasty success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between patient age and rhinoplasty results.
- To analyze anthropometric changes in relation to age post-surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 243 rhinoplasty patients, categorized by age decade.
- Utilized Rhinobase® software for anthropometric measurements.
- Statistical analysis included Wilcoxon t-test at 3 months and 2 years post-operation.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in nasal length, tip projection, and midfacial height were observed in patients aged 40 and above.
- Patients in the 50-61 age group showed the most pronounced changes in midfacial height (Δ 5.5 ± 1.1 mm).
Conclusions:
- Rhinoplasty outcomes can be adversely affected by age-related changes, particularly in patients over 40.
- Long-term follow-up is crucial for assessing age-related modifications in rhinoplasty results.
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