Aesthetic and Psychological Outcomes of Combined Rhinoplasty with Lip Lift

Abstract

This study evaluates the aesthetic and psychological outcomes of combining rhinoplasty with a lip lift, focusing on facial harmony and patient satisfaction. To assess whether the combined procedure improves facial proportions and satisfaction. We hypothesize significant aesthetic and psychological benefits. A retrospective cohort study of 50 female patients (aged 18–49) was conducted, compliant with STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines. Patients underwent combined rhinoplasty and lip lift between April 2021 and October 2024. Pre/post measurements of upper lip length, nasal length, and nasolabial angle were recorded. Patient satisfaction was evaluated via the Visual Analog Scale and composite score. Ethical approval was obtained from Istanbul Aydın University (approval number: 106/2024). Postoperative reductions in lip (−5.72 mm), nasal lengths (−18.8 mm), and an increase in nasolabial angle (+27.36 degrees), were statistically significant. The satisfaction rate was 96%. The combined procedure significantly enhances facial aesthetics and satisfaction, supporting its role in comprehensive facial cosmetic surgery.

Keywords

rhinoplasty - lip lift - facial aesthetic surgery - facial harmonization

Declaeration of GenAI Use

Artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT-4 (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA), was utilized to support the preparation of this manuscript. AI assistance was limited to language refinement, formatting guidance, and structural clarity. All clinical interpretations, data analysis, and final content decisions were made exclusively by the authors.

Ethical Approval

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from Istanbul Aydin University (approval number: 106/2024, dated October 23, 2024). The study followed the guidelines outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, and informed consent was obtained from all patients before their inclusion in the study.

Data Availability Statement

The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Informed Consent

All the participants provided written informed consent to participate in the study.

Authors' Contributions

Conception: E.S., A.A.; design: E.S., A.A.; supervision: E.S., A.A.; fundings: None; materials: E.S., A.A.; data collection and/or processing: E.S., A.A.; analysis and/or interpretation: A.A.; literature: E.S., A.A.; review: E.S., A.A.; writing: A.A., E.S.; critical review: E.S., A.A.

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
17. Juni 2025

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