COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AESTHETIC RESULTS BETWEEN DIFFERENT RHINOPLASTY PROCEDURES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW (Atena Editora)

Abstract

Rhinoplasty is one of the most performed plastic surgeries worldwide, with the aim of improving nasal aesthetics and function. The evaluation of the aesthetic results of these procedures is of fundamental importance, as it significantly influences patient satisfaction. This article carries out an integrative review of the literature to analyze the different methods of evaluating aesthetic results in rhinoplasty, focusing on the structural and functional approach. The methodology of this integrative review involved a comprehensive search for scientific articles in databases, including PubMed and Scopus. The following descriptors were used: rhinoplasty, aesthetics, treatment results, plastic surgery procedures and patient satisfaction. Articles that addressed different rhinoplasty procedures and their relationship with aesthetic results were selected, including prospective studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The references selected for this review cover studies that examine important aspects of rhinoplasty and their implications for patient satisfaction. The integrative review highlights the main findings of recent studies related to rhinoplasty and evaluation of aesthetic results. Studies like " An analysis of nasal aesthetics : Introduction I'm the concept of facially adjusted nasal aesthetic proportion (FANAP)" and "The structural approach to rhinoplasty " explore new structural approaches in rhinoplasty, while " Objective assessment of early secondary nasal surgery in cleft lip and palate patients " provides insights into objective assessment after secondary procedures. Other studies, such as " Evaluation of aesthetic and functional outcomes of combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty " and " Comparison of outcome of open vs. closed approaches in primary rhinoplasty," investigate the relationship between aesthetics and nasal function. The review also includes "The surgical importance of the maxillae in rhinoplasty," which highlights the importance of the maxilla in rhinoplasty. Additionally, "The role of the lower lateral cartilages in nasal tip support " and "The big bang theory of nasal tip dynamics" offer detailed analyzes of the dynamics of the nose and the support of the nasal dorsum. This integrative review demonstrates the importance of evaluating aesthetic results in different rhinoplasty procedures. The studies analyzed provide valuable insights into structural and functional approaches, as well as objective assessment methods. Understanding these findings can guide plastic surgeons in continually improving their techniques and striving for maximum patient satisfaction in rhinoplasty procedures.