Comparison of Pre and Post Operative Nasal Anthropometric Measurements and Subjective Assessments in Adult Patients Undergoing Primary Rhinoplasty

Abstract Introduction: The nose takes an important part in establishing a beautiful appearance. Nose is also a prominant feature of the face. Anthropometry of facial symmetry and proportions is regarded as a factor of beauty in a particular population. Aims & Objectives: To compare preoperative and postoperative anthropometric measurements based on an adult patient life-size photograph and subjective satisfaction using Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation score (ROE) preoperatively and postoperatively in adult patients undergoing Primary Rhinoplasty in north Indian population. Materials: The study was comprised of patients aged 18 years or above with cosmetic and/or functional disorders requiring primary rhinoplasty and the sample size was 20 patients. Result: According to the Rhinoplasty outcome evaluation score, 17 patients had excellent satisfaction, 2 patients had good satisfaction and 1 patient had acceptable satisfaction. Conclusion: Patients belonging to lower socioeconomic background had less surgical expectations and were highly satisfied with the outcomes. According to our research, females had higher satisfaction than male after primary rhinoplasty.