Assessment of Wellbeing and Anxiety-related Disorders in Those Seeking Rhinoplasty: A Crowdsourcing-based Study

Why this matters

This study assessed the incidence of psychological disorders in patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty. This work contributes to evidence-based plastic and reconstructive surgery — helping clinicians interpret outcomes, refine technique, and counsel patients with clearer data.

Author

Dr. Orr Shauly

Plastic and reconstructive surgery resident at Emory University (UCLA BS, USC MD) with an h-index of 15 and peer-reviewed work spanning aesthetic surgery, reconstruction, medical devices, and AI in medicine.

Abstract

This study assessed the incidence of psychological disorders in patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty. A cross-sectional survey of 298 participants found that 38.95% of women and 27.78% of men were willing to undergo rhinoplasty, with younger adults (18-24) being more inclined to consider surgery. Additionally, 57.84% of those interested in rhinoplasty reported a psychological disorder, such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or body dysmorphic disorder. The study highlights the importance of assessing mental health prior to surgery, as underlying psychological issues may lead to unsatisfactory outcomes.