ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Front. Surg.
Sec. Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Volume 11 – 2024 |
doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1426170
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Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Jouf, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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Department of microbiology, college of medicine, u, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Personalized and Molecular Medicine, Era Medical University, Lucknow, India
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Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
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Introduction: This study explores the profound effect of nasal structure on individuals’ self-image and emotional well-being, emphasizing the growing popularity of rhinoplasty in Saudi Arabia, influenced by social beauty standards portrayed on social media. The research aims to reveal the complex interplay between demographic factors, such as gender and age distribution, and prevalent nasal deformities in a group of 293 participants. Material and methods: This retrospective study at the University of Hail and King Khalid Hospital, Saudi Arabia, investigated nasal deformities in 293 participants aged 15–54 years. Ethical approval was obtained and data, including biodemographics and nasal deformities, were reviewed retrospectively. Statistical analyses, using chi-square and Fisher exact tests, assessed correlations, enhancing internal validity. The study targeted a diverse population, emphasizing ethical guidelines and systematic sampling. Results: Our study of 293 participants revealed a prevalence of common nasal deformities. Dorsal hump deformity (59.0%) was the most prevalent, followed by external nasal deviation (54.6%). Significant gender differences were observed, with males more prone to external nasal deviation (65.6%), while decreased tip rotation was more common in females (40.6%). Variations in nasal tip shape were statistically significant, with wide nasal tip shape being more prevalent in women (35.2%). Conclusion: In conclusion, our study highlights the prevalence of common nasal deformities, emphasizing significant gender differences. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of nasal anatomy, essential for informed decision-making in rhinoplasty.
Keywords:
Nasal deformities 1, rhinoplasty 2, external nasal deviation 3, dorsal hump deformity 4, nasal tip 5
Received:
May 29, 2024;
Accepted:
August 29, 2024.
Copyright:
© 2024 Alotaibi, Alsuwayt, Raghib, Alsayer, Albarrak, Alrasheedi, SALEEM, Afreen and Friedman. This is an open access article distributed according to its terms
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* Correspondence:
Bashayr Alsuwayt, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, 55476, Saudi Arabia
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