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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