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Rhinoplasty patients revisited
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Psychological assessments reveal differences in patients undergoing rhinoplasty. National Health Service (NHS) patients, particularly those with no prior injury history, show greater psychological disturbance compared to private patients.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- National Health Service (NHS) rhinoplasty patients exhibit distinct psychological profiles compared to the general population.
- Previous research indicates psychological differences in NHS rhinoplasty patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the psychological parameters of private rhinoplasty patients with those of NHS patients.
- To identify psychological differences among distinct patient groups undergoing rhinoplasty.
Main Methods:
- Psychological assessments were conducted on two groups of private rhinoplasty patients.
- These results were compared to existing data from National Health Service (NHS) rhinoplasty patients.
Main Results:
- The two private patient groups showed no significant psychological differences from each other.
- All three groups (two private, one NHS) consistently differed psychologically from normative data.
- Patients without a history of injury, especially those treated by the NHS, presented with higher psychological disturbance.
Conclusions:
- The NHS appears to be a primary provider for rhinoplasty patients with a history of injury and significant psychological issues.
- Psychological factors play a crucial role in the patient profiles seeking rhinoplasty, particularly within the NHS system.