Predictors of patient satisfaction following septorhinoplasty: a
prospective case series
Abstract
Objectives: Careful patient selection in septorhinoplasty is critical to
good patient outcomes. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a known risk
factor for poor postoperative satisfaction. Our aim was to refine
factors influencing patient satisfaction following septorhinoplasty and
identifying relative risk of BDD. Design: A prospective cohort study was
conducted. All participants completed SCHNOS and BDDQ (Body Dysmorphic
Disorder Questionnaire) pre- and post-operatively; both validated tools
in septorhinoplasty assessment. Setting: ENT clinic, district general
hospital, UK Participants: 16 patients undergoing septorhinoplasty by a
single surgeon, and 32 controls. Main outcome measures: Incidence of BDD
in septorhinoplasty patients compared to control group. Identifying
patient groups at high risk of BDD at presentation Results and
Conclusions: Mean obstructive SCHNOS score improved from 79.7 to 35.9
following septorhinoplasty (22.5 in controls), p<0.01, 95%CI
[28.6-58.9] and mean cosmetic SSCHNOS from 71.9 to 29.2 (1.7 in
controls), p<0.001, 95%CI [27.2-58.2]. 38% (five female
and one male) screened positively preoperatively on BDDQ and 31% (four
male and one female) were borderline (0% in controls). Postoperatively
19% screened positively on BDDQ; one male identified preoperatively,
and two males converting from borderline to BDD. All female patients
positive on BDDQ preoperatively were non-BDD postoperatively. BDDQ is a
useful screening tool for patients who may be dissatisfied with
septorhinoplasty outcome. Satisfaction is high in female patients
overall, although they are more likely to screen positive for BDD
preoperatively. Particular caution should be exercised in male patients
scoring borderline or positive on BDDQ.