Evaluation of Quality of Life after Rhinoplasty

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction 

Rhinoplasty is the most common cosmetic surgery performed by otorhinolaryngologist and plastic surgeons. It can be done for both aesthetic and functional purposes. Quality of life of the patient becomes important, so in this study we will assess the quality of life of patients using outcome evaluation scores.

Materials and methods

This prospective longitudinal clinical study was performed on patients who visited to Department of Otorhinolaryngology from March 2023 to April 2024 and underwent open rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation(ROE) and Rhinoplasty health inventory and nasal outcomes(RHINO) was applied to all patients and evaluated pre and post operatively. Results obtained and statistically assessed.

Results

A total of 16 patients were studied, which shows improvement of ROE and RHINO scores from preoperative to postoperative and followed by 3 months.

Conclusion

The statistical significance of the improvements seen at the 3-month and postoperative follow-up points to the fact that rhinoplasty produces notable and long-lasting gains in both functional and cosmetic results.