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Surendrakumar and Sukhen Nasal After Rhinoplasty Evaluation Score (SSNARES): An Innovative Leap in Rhinoplasty
Surendrakumar Patil1, Sukhen Doshi1, Sonali Ingole2
1Department of Plastic Surgery, GMC Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 4, 2026
Summary
A new scoring system, the Surendrakumar and Sukhen Nasal After Rhinoplasty Evaluation Score (SSNARES), has been developed for comprehensive nasal assessment post-surgery. This validated and reliable tool offers objective evaluation for patients, clinicians, and researchers.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Background:
- Postoperative nasal assessment is crucial for evaluating surgical outcomes.
- A lack of standardized scales for nasal evaluation necessitates new assessment tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new, universally applicable scoring system for nasal assessment after rhinoplasty.
- Introduce the Surendrakumar and Sukhen Nasal After Rhinoplasty Evaluation Score (SSNARES) for comprehensive evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Developed the SSNARES, a 10-parameter questionnaire assessing aesthetic, functional, and psychological aspects.
- Graded patient responses (0-4) and correlated total scores with satisfaction.
- Validated SSNARES through expert review and statistical analysis, including pilot testing on 20 patients.
Main Results:
- SSNARES demonstrated excellent content validity (CVI/SVI = 1).
- Statistical analyses (Bartlett's, KMO, factor analysis) confirmed high validity and reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.9646).
- The scoring system proved highly significant and reliable in pilot testing.
Conclusions:
- SSNARES is a cost-effective, efficient, and patient-oriented tool for nasal assessment.
- The score is significant for patients, clinicians, and researchers in decision-making and research.
- Provides a valid and reliable method for evaluating rhinoplasty outcomes across diverse populations.
