Understanding Concerns of Patients with Nasal Trauma Seeking Rhinoplasty
Author Information
Author(s): Philpott Carl M., Clark Allan, McKiernan David C.
Primary Institution: Cambridge University Hospitals
Hypothesis
Do patients seeking rhinoplasty after nasal trauma prioritize functional or cosmetic reasons for their surgery?
Conclusion
Patients with nasal trauma primarily seek rhinoplasty to restore nasal function rather than for cosmetic reasons.
Supporting Evidence
- 60% of rhinoplasty patients cited restoring nasal function as their primary concern.
- Patients with nasal trauma were more likely to be male compared to the control group.
- There was no significant difference in quality of life between rhinoplasty patients and controls.
Takeaway
People who hurt their noses want to fix how they work more than how they look.
Methodology
A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted with patients in ENT clinics, comparing those seeking rhinoplasty after trauma with a control group.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and exclusion of private patients.
Limitations
The study had a relatively small sample size and may not capture all relevant psychosocial factors.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly male, aged 17 to 67, with a majority being of British white ethnic origin.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P = .008
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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