Analysis of Long Term Result and Satisfaction after Corrective Rhinoplasty

Lee, Min Hyuk; Lee, Keun Cheol; Park, Jung Min; Kim, Jeong Tae; Kim, Seok Kwun

Abstract

Since the nose is the most prominent and impressive part in the face, plastic surgeons try to make an ideal nose. Thus, plastic surgeons can aid patients to make significant psychosocial changes in their lives. 104 of 132 patients who received corrective rhinoplasty were requested to answer the study designed to assess their satisfaction and psychological reactions to the operation. Preoperatively, patients filled out a questionnaire about their expectations, relationships, self-confidence, self-esteem, and so on. Postoperatively, they completed a similar questionnaire. Preoperative and postoperative information was also obtained from the surgeons and nurses. 81% of the patients expected that rhinoplasty would change their lives. And 96% of the patients were satisfied with the results. The surgeons were usually more critical about the surgical results than the patients. A number of patients had increased self-confidence and self-esteem. These findings would be useful in understanding of postoperative satisfaction and psychological reactions after corrective rhinoplasties.