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Evaluation of Hypermobility in Rhinoplasty: A Case-Control and Cross-Sectional Study.
Omer Faruk Kocak1, Mahmut Alpayci2, Canser Yilmaz Demir1
1Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital, Van, Turkiye.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|December 6, 2025
Summary
Joint hypermobility (JH) is not associated with rhinoplasty outcomes or patient satisfaction. This study found no link between JH and satisfaction in rhinoplasty patients, suggesting it
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Medical Research
Background:
- Rhinoplasty is a common aesthetic surgical procedure.
- Joint hypermobility (JH) is a condition affecting connective tissues.
- The relationship between JH and rhinoplasty outcomes is not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency and severity of joint hypermobility (JH) in rhinoplasty patients.
- To assess patient satisfaction with rhinoplasty in cases involving JH.
Main Methods:
- A comparative cross-sectional study involving 108 participants (54 rhinoplasty patients, 54 controls).
- The Beighton scoring system was used to assess JH.
- Rhinoplasty outcomes were evaluated using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Rhinoplasty patients and healthy controls showed similar frequencies and severity of JH.
- No significant correlation was found between JH scores and rhinoplasty results.
- Rhinoplasty patients with and without JH reported similar satisfaction levels.
Conclusions:
- Joint hypermobility (JH) does not appear to be associated with rhinoplasty outcomes.
- JH should not be a concern for surgeons or patients undergoing rhinoplasty.
- Considering JH is not necessary to ensure patient satisfaction after rhinoplasty.
