Assessment of Postoperative Satisfaction in Patients Following Rhinoplasty: A Cross-sectional Study

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to address birth defects, improve airway function, and enhance facial appearance.
• This study focuses on Saudi patients undergoing rhinoplasty, examining aesthetic and functional results.
• The influence of social media on patient decision-making and satisfaction post-rhinoplasty is also explored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate aesthetic and functional outcomes of rhinoplasty in Saudi patients.
• To analyze the impact of patient demographics on rhinoplasty outcomes.
• To evaluate the role of social media in patient satisfaction after rhinoplasty.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective cross-sectional study involving 54 Saudi patients (ages 16-35) who underwent rhinoplasty.
• Aesthetic and functional satisfaction assessed using an online Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire.
• Demographic data collected and analyzed for correlation with ROE scores.

Main Results:

• The mean ROE satisfaction score was 59.49 ± 19.85, with over half scoring above 50%.
• No significant differences in satisfaction were found based on sex, age, education, income, or marital status (p > 0.05).
• Occupation category showed a significant difference in ROE scores (p = 0.009), and 58% reported no significant nasal obstruction post-procedure.

Conclusions:

• Rhinoplasty yields aesthetically pleasing and functionally satisfactory outcomes in the Saudi population.
• Social media appears to have a positive effect on patient satisfaction levels.
• Occupation is a key demographic factor influencing rhinoplasty outcomes in this cohort.