Harmonizing Beauty and Function: A Comprehensive Exploration of Patient Satisfaction in Rhinoplasty

Abstract

Background: Rhinoplasty has become a globally prevalent esthetic procedure, necessitating precise facial analysis and comprehensive preoperative planning for favorable postoperative outcomes. We aimed to assess patient satisfaction levels concerning nasal appearance following rhinoplasty. Methods: A case series interventional study was conducted involving 52 subjects referred to Rhinoplasty Clinics of Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran from Mar 2021 to Mar 2022. Patients’ satisfaction levels were evaluated using a concise checklist before and three months after surgery. Results: The mean age of the patients was 29.23 ± 7.26 years, with 19 (36.5%) being male. Statistically significant improvements were observed in all assessed factors, including nasal obstruction, nasal size, hump presence, nasal bridge width, nasal tip bulbosity, nasal deviation, radix, nostril asymmetry, and tip ptosis (P < 0.001). These findings reveal a consistent pattern of patients’ satisfaction levels predominantly shifting from moderate to low across various aspects of nasal appearance post-rhinoplasty. Conclusion: The study demonstrated a significant enhancement in patients’ satisfaction with their nasal appearance following rhinoplasty, indicated by statistically significant changes across all assessed factors. However, certain aspects exhibit more limited enhancement.