Assessing normal values for the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty module: an observational study

Summary

Objectives

The goal of this study was to determine normal values for the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module.

Design

A prospective monocentric observational cohort study.

Setting

We tested FACE-Q Satisfaction with Nose and Satisfaction with Nostrils in two groups of patients, seeking or not a rhinoplasty.

Participants

One hundred and four patients were included in the study, fifty-two in each group.

Main outcome measurements

Primary outcome was to identify possible cutting scores to establish normal values for each of the FQRM questionnaires.

Results

Regarding the Satisfaction with Nose scale, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.001). Area under the ROC curve was 0.964 (95%CI= 0.931-0.997). Forty-seven points was the value presenting the best Youden index (Sensitivity = 96.2%, Specificity =86.5%). Regarding the Satisfaction with Nostrils scale, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.001). Area under the ROC curve was 0.820 (95%CI= 0.741-0.899). Sixty-four points was the value presenting the best Youden index (Sensitivity=94.2%, Specificity=53.8%).

Conclusion

This is the first study to generate normative data for the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module. The findings presented here have important implications for future clinical care and research. The definition of a normal score can help practitioners to better analyze their patients and to support a therapeutic indication.

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