High Prevalence of Rhinoplasty in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis a Report from Iran

Fattahi MR1,3, Iranmehr A2, Abbasi N3, Hemmati Z4 and Sahraian MA3*

1Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
2Department of Neurological Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
3Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
4School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

^*Correspondance to: Mohammad Ali Sahraian 

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Abstract

Background: In Iran, cosmetic operations, particularly rhinoplasty, are becoming more popular among individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Methods: Between 2019 and 2021, we conducted a retrospective cross-sectional survey in a referral center for patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Results: Cosmetic surgery was performed on 178 patients (18.2%) with MS. Rhinoplasty was the most prevalent procedure, with 121 individuals undergoing it (12.3%). In terms of the prevalence of all cosmetic surgery, there was no substantial variations between genders (p-value: 0.687). Conclusion: Although MS patients are more willing to undertake aesthetic surgery, it was not possible to detect a real occurrence rate. Because of the time difference between this research and prior studies, we believe additional research involving diverse referral centers should be conducted before making a definitive conclusion.

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Fattahi MR, Iranmehr A, Abbasi N, Hemmati Z, Sahraian MA. High Prevalence of Rhinoplasty in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis a Report from Iran. Clin Surg. 2022; 7: 3605..