ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2026
Impact of Rhinoplasty on Female Sexual Function, Self-esteem, and Depressive Symptoms, in Sexually Active Married Women.
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Abstract
backgroundCosmetic rhinoplasty may influence psychosocial well-being; however, evidence regarding postoperative sexual function remains mixed. This study evaluated changes in female sexual function, depressive symptoms, and self-esteem before and 6 months after primary cosmetic rhinoplasty in sexually active married women.
methodsThis prospective cohort enrolled married women (22-48 years) undergoing primary cosmetic rhinoplasty by a single surgeon. Participants completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) preoperatively (T0) and at 6 months (T1). Categorical shifts between T0 and T1 were analyzed using the McNemar test (two-sided p<0.05).
resultsOf 70 enrolled women, 64 completed follow-up (mean age 35 ± 6 years). Sexual function improved, with FSFI increasing from 24.20 ± 7.75 to 27.22 ± 6.84 (p=0.021) and a shift toward higher FSFI categories (high function: 21.9-37.5%, p<0.001). Depressive symptoms decreased, with PHQ-9 falling from 8.81 ± 6.34 to 4.97 ± 3.96 (p<0.001) and an increased proportion classified as nondepressive (31.3-56.3%, p<0.001). Mean RSES increased from 22.86 ± 6.79 to 24.61 ± 5.57 (p=0.113), while the proportion with high self-esteem rose from 53.1 to 65.6% (p<0.001).
conclusionsPrimary cosmetic rhinoplasty was associated with improved depressive symptom burden and favorable shifts in sexual function categories at 6 months, with mixed findings for self-esteem. Psychosocial outcomes should be interpreted within a biopsychosocial framework, supporting structured preoperative psychological assessment and referral when indicated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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