Prevalence of considering revision rhinoplasty in Saudi patients and its associated factors

Abstract

Background: Primary rhinoplasty outcomes may not meet individual expectations. Consequently, reoperation may be advocated to improve results. This study examines the prevalence of individuals considering revision rhinoplasty, while identifying the main cosmetic and functional complaints and factors associated. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia using a self-reported online questionnaire distributed through social media channels. The sample included 1370 participants who were all Saudi nationals over the age of 16 who had undergone primary rhinoplasty at least 1 year prior. Results: The prevalence of individuals considering revision rhinoplasty was 44.7%. The primary reason for considering it was the desire for further esthetic improvement in an already acceptable result (50.16%). The most common cosmetic complaints subjectively reported were poorly defined nasal tip (32.35%). The most prevalent nasal function symptom was nasal obstruction (56.9%). Significant factors associated with considering revision rhinoplasty included the physician not understanding the patient's complaints, short consultation time, low monthly income, inadequate information about the expected results, not using computer imaging to predict outcomes, lack of rapport with the surgeon, and inadequate information about the risks and complications. Conclusions: A thorough understanding of patient concerns and expectations, as well as thoughtful consideration of risk factors, may help surgeons achieve more successful outcomes and potentially reduce the incidence of revision rhinoplasties.

Exploration of Cosmetic Factors Contributing to Rhinoplasty among Both Genders in Iraqi Kurdistan

“…Which is almost identical with Kazemy's result [14]. It is on contrary with study conducted to Alsubeeh and her colleagues [13]. Over and above that the study conducted to Loghmani and her colleagues demonstrated that more than half of the high school girls in Kerman, Iran were interested to undergo rhinoplasty.…”

“…Pursuant to the Association of American Plastic Surgeons, 3.8 million cosmetic surgeries were performed from 2003 to 2012, which compared to 1997, 299% increased [12]. In Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, Rhinoplasty recently representing 30% of all aesthetic procedures [13]. As well as, the neighboring countries such as Iran is a top ranked globally in the world regard to the number of cosmetic surgeries; therefore, among cosmetic surgeries tendency to Rhinoplasty also in Iran is more than other countries [14,15].…”

Factors Involved in the Decision of Iranian Men to Undergo Rhinoplasty: A Grounded Theory Study

“…Appearance is an important part of a person's identity and affects the way that he or she interacts with others in social situations (Hashemi et al, 2017). The configuration of the human nose contributes to the beauty and symmetry of the face and is usually the most prominent feature of the face (Alsubeeh et al, 2019). Therefore, undergoing a rhinoplasty can dramatically change a person's appearance (Klassen et al, 2016).…”

“…A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reconstructs the shape of an individual's nose while either maintaining or improving the individual's airway function (Alsubeeh et al, 2019). The goal of the surgeon performing the procedure is to improve the appearance of the individual's nose as well as its function (Manhas et al, 2020).…”

“…At a rate of approximately 180 rhinoplasty procedures per 100,000 individuals, Iran previously had one of the world's highest rates of rhinoplasty (Rastmanesh et al, 2009). Currently, more than 30% of all cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the country are rhinoplasty procedures (Alsubeeh et al, 2019). Because of the impact that rhinoplasty may have on an individual's mental health and the cost of this surgery, it is important to understand the reasons that men decide to undergo this procedure and the challenges they face when making the decision to have it done.…”