The Saudi Population's Preferences: Otolaryngologist vs. Plastic Surgeons for Rhinoplasty
Preferences for ENT specialists are primarily driven by functional considerations, whereas plastic surgeons are preferred for aesthetic purposes. Gender, region, and marital status play significant roles in shaping preferences. Media and personal recommendations are critical sources of information. Future studies should examine long-term patient satisfaction and how advancements in cosmetic surgery influence population preferences for rhinoplasty surgeons.
Authors
- Abdulrahman Fayez Kinsara
- Abdulrahman A Almaymoni
- Ahmed Ali A Khuzayyim
- Maryam Y Almuslem
- Wafaa S Taishan
- Kholoud Alsiwed
- S Aljohani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1826-2657)
- Rajab A Alzahrani
- Fai D. Albishri
- Ali Jabbari
- Waheeb F Alfadani
- Ali Almehmadi
Institutions
- Effat University (SA)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (SA)
- Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- King Fahad Hospital Jeddah (SA)
- King Faisal University (SA)
- Al Baha University (SA)
- King Khalid University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-09-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92846
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82