The Study of Self-Reported Problems and Complications of Rhinoplasty in Yazd City

Any surgery has some complications which Rhinoplasty is not an exception. The aim of the study was investigating self-reported Rhinoplasty complications and problems.
the descriptive study carried out on 300 people in Yazd city who had Rhinoplasty. Participants were entered in the study with a convenience sampling from urban areas of Yazd city. Data were collected using a researcher made questionnaire which it's validity and reliability was approved by a panel of experts.
Most participants in this study, women made up %92. mostly reported complications of Rhinoplasty included : brightness of nose skin(%41.7), face darkness (%31.0), nose obstruction(%24.3) repeated Rhinoplasty(%22.7), nose irritated in cold weather(%22.7). Eye irritation and tear(%3.3), Sore throat(%3.0), , nausea and vomiting(%2.7) and lowering of nose tip(%2.0) were less reported complications of that.
face darkness, noise irritation in cold weather and increase of nasal secretions were reported as main complications of Rhinoplasty. Therefore, planning educational programs about Rhinoplasty based on the results of current study for students is recommended in order to reducing demand for Rhinoplasty.