Contemporary Male Rhinoplasty Surgery

Wayne I.

What this paper says

A review noting that men seek rhinoplasty less often than women, share the same surgical principles with some anatomical differences, and have higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder and dissatisfaction, so their consultations need extra care.

Overview

This is a chapter-style review without a patient series. Wayne summarises what differs in male rhinoplasty: fewer patients, specific anatomical considerations, a higher rate of body dysmorphic syndrome, and greater difficulty achieving satisfaction. The consultation is described as needing to be "thorough and deliberate."

Sections of note

Fewer men than women seek rhinoplasty.
Surgical principles are the same; some male-specific anatomical points need attention.
Higher rate of body dysmorphic disorder among men seeking rhinoplasty.
Greater challenges with patient satisfaction in men.

What it means for a patient

Men considering rhinoplasty should expect a careful, possibly longer consultation and psychological screening; this reflects published risk, not suspicion of the individual.
Male noses are typically kept straighter, wider and less rotated than female ideals.
The review offers no outcome data.

Why this paper matters

It states the accepted cautions of male rhinoplasty concisely for a general readership. Limits: review, no data.

Terms

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): preoccupation with a perceived minor flaw, associated with poor surgical satisfaction.
Patient satisfaction: how happy the patient is with the result, distinct from technical success.
Male nasal aesthetics: a straight or slightly convex dorsum, nasolabial angle around 90-95 degrees, and a broader tip.

Summary written by rhinoplasty.cc from the abstract, 2026-09-08; not medical advice. The authors' own abstract follows.

From the abstract

“In general, fewer male patients seek rhinoplasty surgery than females. The surgical principles are similar in both populations with some special anatomic considerations that will need attention. There is a higher rate of body dysmorphic syndrome in males seeking rhinoplasty as well as greater challenges with patient…”

Excerpt; the full abstract is on PubMed.