Factors Associated with Adults' Decisions to Undergo Rhinoplasty in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
- 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
- 2Head and Neck Surgery Department, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh 13412, Saudi Arabia.
- 3College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Background and objective
The growing global popularity of rhinoplasty underscores the need to better understand public opinions and choices about the procedure. This study examines how acceptance of cosmetic surgery, concerns about nose appearance, and peer influence are associated with the decision to consider rhinoplasty among Saudi adults.Methods
This cross-sectional study of 1591 participants used a self-administered online questionnaire. Data on considering or undergoing rhinoplasty, sociodemographic characteristics, and whether friends or family members had undergone the surgery were collected. The Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS) and nose-related appearance concern scale were used. Perceived reasons for and against considering rhinoplasty, as well as perceived seriousness of postoperative complications, were examined. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v27.Results
The mean age was 35.7 ± 13.2 years, with a majority being females (70%). Of the 1591 participants, 74% were not considering rhinoplasty, while 26% were considering the procedure or had already undergone it. The most common perceived reason for undergoing rhinoplasty was to enhance appearance, while religious concerns were the most common perceived reason for refusing it. Participants identified the mismatch between the nose and the face (20.1%) as the most serious complication. The ACSS was a key factor associated with higher odds of considering rhinoplasty at all stages, from exploring options to undergoing surgery. During the exploration stage, those with financial constraints were more likely to explore rhinoplasty options, whereas wealthier participants were 67% less likely to do so (OR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.16-0.71). Greater nose concerns and having a peer who had undergone surgery increased the odds of exploration and preparation. Older age was associated with higher odds of not considering rhinoplasty (OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.03-1.19). Being female was linked to higher odds of undergoing rhinoplasty (OR = 7.76, 95% CI: 1.73-34.75).Conclusions
More than a quarter of the sample was willing to or had already undergone rhinoplasty. Factors associated with higher odds of considering rhinoplasty included female gender, young age, limited financial resources, having a friend or family member who had the surgery, concerns about nose appearance, and the acceptance of cosmetic surgery in general.
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BibTeX
@article{doumi2026factors,
title = {{Factors Associated with Adults' Decisions to Undergo Rhinoplasty in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.}},
author = {Rasha Doumi and Abdulrahman Alhumaizi and Reem Abdullah Alfulayj and Lujain Rafa Alamri and Haifa Ali Alamro and Rahaf Saleh Alshahrani and Kadi Meshal Alotaibi and Razan Saad Alzhrani and Amel Fayed},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.3390/healthcare14203378},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42940423},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Factors Associated with Adults' Decisions to Undergo Rhinoplasty in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
AU - Rasha Doumi
AU - Abdulrahman Alhumaizi
AU - Reem Abdullah Alfulayj
AU - Lujain Rafa Alamri
AU - Haifa Ali Alamro
AU - Rahaf Saleh Alshahrani
AU - Kadi Meshal Alotaibi
AU - Razan Saad Alzhrani
AU - Amel Fayed
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/10
JO - Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
DO - 10.3390/healthcare14203378
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42940423
AB - Background and objective The growing global popularity of rhinoplasty underscores the need to better understand public opinions and choices about the procedure. This study examines how acceptance of cosmetic surgery, concerns about nose appearance, and peer influence are associated with the decision to consider rhinoplasty among Saudi adults.Methods This cross-sectional study of 1591 participants used a self-administered online questionnaire. Data on considering or undergoing rhinoplasty, sociodemographic characteristics, and whether friends or family members had undergone the surgery were collected. The Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS) and nose-related appearance concern scale were used. Perceived reasons for and against considering rhinoplasty, as well as perceived seriousness of postoperative complications, were examined. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v27.Results The mean age was 35.7 ± 13.2 years, with a majority being females (70%). Of the 1591 participants, 74% were not considering rhinoplasty, while 26% were considering the procedure or had already undergone it. The most common perceived reason for undergoing rhinoplasty was to enhance appearance, while religious concerns were the most common perceived reason for refusing it. Participants identified the mismatch between the nose and the face (20.1%) as the most serious complication. The ACSS was a key factor associated with higher odds of considering rhinoplasty at all stages, from exploring options to undergoing surgery. During the exploration stage, those with financial constraints were more likely to explore rhinoplasty options, whereas wealthier participants were 67% less likely to do so (OR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.16-0.71). Greater nose concerns and having a peer who had undergone surgery increased the odds of exploration and preparation. Older age was associated with higher odds of not considering rhinoplasty (OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.03-1.19). Being female was linked to higher odds of undergoing rhinoplasty (OR = 7.76, 95% CI: 1.73-34.75).Conclusions More than a quarter of the sample was willing to or had already undergone rhinoplasty. Factors associated with higher odds of considering rhinoplasty included female gender, young age, limited financial resources, having a friend or family member who had the surgery, concerns about nose appearance, and the acceptance of cosmetic surgery in general.
SN - 2227-9032
ER -