Clinical applicability
Post-operative satisfaction following septorhinoplasty is generally high
in carefully selected patients. Certain patient groups are at higher
risk of post-operative dissatisfaction; particularly males over the age
of 30. BDDQ is a useful screening tool for patients with BDD and hence
can be used to identify those who may be dissatisfied with
septorhinoplasty outcome. Satisfaction is higher in female patients
overall, despite being more likely to screen positive for BDD
pre-operatively. Particular caution should be exercised in male patients
screening positive or borderline on BDDQ.
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