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Comparison of preservation rhinoplasty versus conventional rhinoplasty techniques: a systematic review of aesthetic and functional outcomes

  • By

  • Anas Bassam Barnawi

  • Abdulelah F. Alshehri

  • Abdulmohsen Alanazi

  • Faisal Almutairi

  • Turki Ahmed Aljuhani

  • Feras Alkholaiwi

  • July 14, 2026

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    Preservation rhinoplasty (PR) prioritizes conserving native nasal structures, enhancing both functional and aesthetic outcomes compared to conventional rhinoplasty (CR).

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    The systematic review analyzed five high-quality studies, showing PR significantly improved postoperative satisfaction scores compared to preoperative values.

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    Complication rates were low for both PR and CR, with similar revision rates reported, indicating comparable safety profiles between the techniques.

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    Functional outcomes, measured by rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry, showed no significant difference between PR and CR, indicating preserved nasal patency.

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    Current evidence is limited by heterogeneity in surgical techniques and outcome measures, highlighting the need for standardized, multicenter, long-term studies.

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Comparison of preservation rhinoplasty versus conventional rhinoplasty techniques: a systematic review of aesthetic and functional outcomes

  • by Anas Bassam Barnawi, Abdulelah F. Alshehri, Abdulmohsen Alanazi, Faisal Almutairi, Turki Ahmed Aljuhani, Feras Alkholaiwi

  • July 14, 2026

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