An Estimation Model for Predicting Common Nasal Deformities in Rhinoplasty Candidates: Insights From a Saudi Cohort

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Facial Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Global rise in cosmetic procedures, especially rhinoplasty, driven by evolving beauty standards.
• Increasing acceptance of aesthetic surgery necessitates personalized approaches for diverse patient populations.
• Need for nuanced surgical strategies considering ethnicity and individual patient desires in rhinoplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an estimation model for common nasal deformities in Saudi patients seeking rhinoplasty.
• To analyze the prevalence of nasal deformities using age and sex as key parameters.
• To provide insights into rhinoplasty candidacy and optimize treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective study of 310 individuals undergoing rhinoplasty at Saudi institutions.
• Analysis of medical records using descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Multinomial logistic regression to assess associations between demographics and nasal deformities.

Main Results:

• External nasal deviation (55.5%) and dorsal hump (57.7%) were prevalent deformities.
• Males showed higher odds of external nasal deviation (2.15x) and lower odds of broad nasal tip (0.33x) compared to females.
• Younger age was associated with a square nasal tip shape; other deformities were not significantly predicted by age.

Conclusions:

• Age and sex are crucial factors in assessing and treating nasal deformities for rhinoplasty.
• Demographic considerations enhance understanding of deformity prevalence and characteristics.
• Tailored surgical approaches based on age and sex improve patient care and rhinoplasty outcomes.