Can artificial ıntelligence detect the anti-aging effect of rhinoplasty?

Muhammed Zeki Yalçın ¹, Yuksel Toplu ², Osman Kurt ³

⁰Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Corum Private Hospital, Corum, Turkey. zekieru91@gmail.com.

Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery +

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April 3, 2025

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Summary

Rhinoplasty may offer a subtle anti-aging effect, particularly for older women, as perceived facial age did not significantly change post-surgery. Patient satisfaction with their nose improved after the procedure.

Area Of Science

Plastic Surgery
Facial Aesthetics
Aging Research

Background

The pursuit of youth is ancient, with modern science advancing aging process understanding and interventions.
Rhinoplasty is known for facial beautification; this study explores its potential anti-aging impact.
Artificial intelligence (AI) aids in analyzing facial age and surgical outcomes.

Purpose Of The Study

To investigate the anti-aging effect of rhinoplasty using an AI-based age analysis program.
To assess the correlation between patient satisfaction and the anti-aging outcomes of rhinoplasty.
To determine if rhinoplasty influences perceived facial age.

Main Methods

244 patients undergoing functional septorhinoplasty (FSRP) were analyzed.
Preoperative and postoperative photographs were evaluated using an AI age analysis tool.
Patient satisfaction was measured using the FACE-Q survey.

Main Results

No significant difference was found between mean preoperative (25.9 years) and postoperative (25.7 years) perceived age.
Patient satisfaction with their nose significantly increased post-surgery.
The potential anti-aging effect was more pronounced in older patients and females.

Conclusions

The lack of significant age change post-rhinoplasty suggests a potential, albeit subtle, anti-aging effect.
Rhinoplasty enhances patient satisfaction, irrespective of perceived age reduction.
Further research may elucidate the mechanisms behind this observed effect, especially in specific demographics.