Functional and cosmetic outcome after Septorhinoplasty - A retrospective study

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Rhinology

Background:

• Septorhinoplasty aims to enhance facial aesthetics and restore nasal airway function.
• Evaluating patient outcomes is crucial for assessing surgical success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the functional and cosmetic outcomes of septorhinoplasty.
• To assess patient satisfaction using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF).

Main Methods:

• Septorhinoplasty was performed on patients.
• Post-operative outcomes were evaluated using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire.
• Nasal airflow was measured using peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) monitoring.

Main Results:

• Patient satisfaction with cosmetic results (ROE) was reported by 26.31% of males and 36.84% of females.
• Satisfaction with functional results (PNIF) was reported by 26.31% of males and 31.57% of females.
• Significant improvements in nasal blockage and outward appearance were observed post-surgery.

Conclusions:

• Septorhinoplasty leads to significant improvements in nasal function and aesthetics.
• ROE and PNIF are effective tools for measuring patient satisfaction after septorhinoplasty.