Postoperative Cosmetic Scores and Revision Rates After Nasal Mohs Reconstructive Surgery

Abstract

ObjectiveFew studies have examined the impact of preoperative and surgical factors on the change in cosmetic survey scores after nasal Mohs reconstruction using a subset of the 10‐item Standardized Cosmesis and Health Nasal Outcomes Survey‐Cosmesis (SCHNOS‐C). We aim to determine preoperative and surgical factors that impact cosmetic outcomes following Mohs nasal reconstruction.Study DesignRetrospective analysis.SettingNasal Mohs reconstruction patients at a tertiary medical center.MethodsAll patients receiving Mohs reconstruction of any nasal subunit at a tertiary medical center were analyzed. Variables collected included demographic and Mohs defect/reconstruction characteristics. Primary outcomes were changes in cosmetic (SCHNOS‐C) scores and revision rates. Multivariable analysis was used to identify independent predictors of cosmetic scores/revision.ResultsWe included 296 patients for analysis. On multivariable logistic regression, factors contributing to better final cosmetic scores were receiving a skin/composite graft (odds ratio [OR]: 0.22, 95% confidence interval: 0.06‐0.68, P = .014) compared to a local flaps. Women were more likely to have worsening cosmetic scores (OR: 2.27, 1.06‐4.99, P = .037). Only initial cosmetic scores independently predicted receiving any revision (OR: 1.11, 1.03‐1.20, P = .006).ConclusionAverage SCHNOS‐C scores after nasal reconstruction of Mohs defects are low. Only worse patient reported SCHNOS‐C scores predicted revision. It is important to understand preoperative and surgical factors that affect cosmetic outcomes to optimize patient counseling and reconstructive planning. Patient perception is a key factor in predicting revisions.