Abstract
Objective: This study investigates patient satisfaction following piezoelectric-assisted rhinoplasty longitudinally.
Methods: 65 female patients between age of 18 and 45 with a mean value of 32,4 (SD 2,59) underwent primary open approach piezo-electric rhinoplasty. The Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation and Body Appreciation Scale were administered preoperatively, at 1 month, and at 3 months post-surgery. Results were compared at the end of the 3rd month.
Results: Significant improvement was observed between preoperative and 1-month postoperative scores. However, no statistically significant difference was found between 1-month and 3-month postoperative results.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that patients undergoing piezoelectric-assisted rhinoplasty may achieve the desired level of satisfaction more quickly.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Otorhinolaryngology |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
| Authors | |
| Submission Date | March 14, 2026 |
| Acceptance Date | March 14, 2026 |
| Publication Date | March 26, 2026 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1909541 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA68UY56MT |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |
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