Assessment of satisfaction based on age and gender in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess patients' satisfaction based on gender and age using the Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation (ROE) post-rhinoplasty from both functional and aesthetic outcomes. The study design was a prospective observational study. A total of 103 patients who underwent Rhinoplasty were prospectively investigated from January 2011 through December 2013 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sample included 61 males (59.2%) and 42 females (40.7%). The overall mean age was (25.2 ± 5.9) years (range 17-48 years). ROE was distributed pre- and post-surgery. The overall difference in satisfaction was significant (p < 0.0001). The mean satisfaction difference of function was increased by 21.5%, raising the satisfaction percentage from 57.1% initially to 78.5% post-surgery (mean -0.215, CI -0.269, -0.161). Satisfaction of shape post-rhinoplasty showed that the mean satisfaction increased by 31.3% (mean -0.313, CI -0.369, -0.256), which changed the satisfaction from a mean of 44.2% before surgery to 75.5% post-rhinoplasty (p = 0.000). There was no significant difference in satisfaction between males and females, nor was there a significant difference in satisfaction among different age groups (p > 0.05). There was a significant overall increase in patients' satisfaction from functional and aesthetic outcomes post-surgery based on ROE. Our study showed that age and gender did not significantly affect satisfaction. The ROE was a useful tool to implement for assessing the quality-of-life post-rhinoplasty.

The Turkish Version of the Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation Questionnaire: Validation and Clinical Application

“…Rhinoplasty (RP) is among the most commonly performed surgeries for both aesthetic and functional purposes (1). Most studies of RP have focused on the surgical technique, level of surgeon experience, development of complications, and revision rate (2,3) However, an assessment of RP from the patient’s perspective, in terms of satisfaction and quality of life, is equally important because these are the predominant factors indicating the success of RP, as well as its ultimate purpose (4,5).…”

Nasal tip plasty using three-dimensional printed polycaprolactone (Smart Ball®)

“…The 3D-printed PCL is a ball-shaped prosthesis that serves as a biological scaffold that allows the growth of tissues within the tiny holes of the scaffold without interfering with blood circulation and therefore enhances the volume of the nasal tip [3,5]. Complete absorption of PCL occurs in approximately 36 months; however, no study has reported long-term follow-up of > 2 years.…”

“…The Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation questionnaire ( Fig. 2) was distributed to all patients included in the study [3]. Patients responded to 6 questions, and each question was answered on a scale from 0 (lowest satisfaction) to 4 (high satisfaction).…”

The Turkish Version of the Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation Questionnaire: Validation and Clinical Application

“…This result suggests that the surgeon should be aware of both the functional and the aesthetic issues associated with RP. The follow-up period varies widely among studies in the literature (1,2,(5)(6)(7)(8)(9). Izu et al (2) attributed the differences in ROE scores between postoperative day 15 and the third postoperative month to a decrease in postoperative edema at the later time point.…”

“…Rhinoplasty (RP) is among the most commonly performed surgeries for both aesthetic and functional purposes (1). Most studies of RP have focused on the surgical technique, level of surgeon experience, development of complications, and revision rate (2,3) However, an assessment of RP from the patient's perspective, in terms of satisfaction and quality of life, is equally important because these are the predominant factors indicating the success of RP, as well as its ultimate purpose (4,5). Patient satisfaction with the results of RP is generally lower than with those of other facial aesthetic surgeries (6,7).…”