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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Surg.
Sec. Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1426170

Types of nasal deformities in individuals seeking rhinoplasty at governmental hospital in Saudi Arabia

Provisionally accepted
Abdullah D. Alotaibi Abdullah D. Alotaibi 1Bashayr Alsuwayt Bashayr Alsuwayt 2*Rana N. Raghib Rana N. Raghib 2Rahaf S. Alsayer Rahaf S. Alsayer 2Sarah M. Albarrak Sarah M. Albarrak 2Abdullah N. Alrasheedi Abdullah N. Alrasheedi 3MOHD SALEEM MOHD SALEEM 4Sheeba Afreen Sheeba Afreen 5Oren Friedman Oren Friedman 6
  • 1 Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • 2 College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • 3 Department of Otolaryngology, college of medicine, Jouf, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
  • 4 Department of microbiology, college of medicine, u, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • 5 Department of Personalize and Molecular Medicine, Era Medical University, Lucknow, India
  • 6 Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States

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    Introduction: This study explores the profound impact of nasal structure on individuals' self-image and emotional well-being, emphasizing the increasing popularity of rhinoplasty in Saudi Arabia, influenced by societal beauty standards portrayed on social media. The investigation aims to unravel the complex interplay between demographic factors, such as gender and age distribution, and prevalent nasal deformities in a cohort 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. Ethical approval was obtained, and data, including bio-demographics and nasal deformities, were retrospectively reviewed. Statistical analyses, utilizing chi-square and Fisher exact tests, assessed associations, 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 nasal tip rotation was more common in females (40.6%). Variations in nasal tip shape were statistically significant, with broad nasal tip shape more prevalent in females (35.2%). Conclusion: In conclusion, our study highlights the prevalence of common nasal deformities, emphasizing significant gender variations. 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: 29 May 2024; Accepted: 29 Aug 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Alotaibi, Alsuwayt, Raghib, Alsayer, Albarrak, Alrasheedi, SALEEM, Afreen and Friedman. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Bashayr Alsuwayt, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, 55476, Saudi Arabia

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