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Introduction <p>Non-surgical alternatives to rhinoplasty are gaining interest but, despite its popularity, research on the long-term psychological impact and post-rhinofiller patients’ satisfaction is limited. This study evaluates patient-reported satisfaction and quality of life immediately after and 6 months post-non-surgical rhinoplasty using the FACE-Q questionnaire.</p> Patients and Methods <p>This prospective study was conducted from May 2023 to March 2024, involving 83 patients who underwent rhinofiller treatments for esthetic purposes. The FACE-Q questionnaire, assessing satisfaction with facial appearance, psychological function, and specific satisfaction with the nose, was administered before treatment, immediately after, and six months post-procedure. Statistical analyses compared pre- and post-treatment scores.</p> Results <p>Sixty-six patients fully responded to the FACE-Q questionnaire. Significant improvements were noted in satisfaction with facial appearance, psychological function, and specific satisfaction with the nose immediately after treatment (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Six months post-treatment, improvements were slightly reduced according to natural filler resorption. Nevertheless, this decrease was not statistically significant, meaning that the overall satisfaction was maintained after the procedure.</p> Conclusions <p>Rhinofiller significantly enhances patient satisfaction and quality of life, with effects lasting much more than 6 months. In literature, this is the first article in which rhinofiller efficacy, durability and its impact on patient psycho-physical well-being are demonstrated through a validated method. The FACE-Q assessments confirm that rhinofiller is a viable, less invasive alternative to traditional rhinoplasty, offering substantial psychosocial benefits. Further research with larger samples and different populations is recommended to validate these findings and expand understanding of rhinofiller’s long-term impact.</p> Level of Evidence II <p>This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors <a href="http://www.springer.com/00266">www.springer.com/00266</a>.</p>

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Assessing the Long-Term Impact of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty on Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Using FACE-Q

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    2025年1月2日

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  • Giuseppe A. G. Lombardo,
  • Dario Melita,
  • Alessio Stivala,
  • Roberto Cuomo,
  • Serena Tamburino

摘要

Introduction

Non-surgical alternatives to rhinoplasty are gaining interest but, despite its popularity, research on the long-term psychological impact and post-rhinofiller patients’ satisfaction is limited. This study evaluates patient-reported satisfaction and quality of life immediately after and 6 months post-non-surgical rhinoplasty using the FACE-Q questionnaire.

Patients and Methods

This prospective study was conducted from May 2023 to March 2024, involving 83 patients who underwent rhinofiller treatments for esthetic purposes. The FACE-Q questionnaire, assessing satisfaction with facial appearance, psychological function, and specific satisfaction with the nose, was administered before treatment, immediately after, and six months post-procedure. Statistical analyses compared pre- and post-treatment scores.

Results

Sixty-six patients fully responded to the FACE-Q questionnaire. Significant improvements were noted in satisfaction with facial appearance, psychological function, and specific satisfaction with the nose immediately after treatment (p < 0.05). Six months post-treatment, improvements were slightly reduced according to natural filler resorption. Nevertheless, this decrease was not statistically significant, meaning that the overall satisfaction was maintained after the procedure.

Conclusions

Rhinofiller significantly enhances patient satisfaction and quality of life, with effects lasting much more than 6 months. In literature, this is the first article in which rhinofiller efficacy, durability and its impact on patient psycho-physical well-being are demonstrated through a validated method. The FACE-Q assessments confirm that rhinofiller is a viable, less invasive alternative to traditional rhinoplasty, offering substantial psychosocial benefits. Further research with larger samples and different populations is recommended to validate these findings and expand understanding of rhinofiller’s long-term impact.

Level of Evidence II

This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.