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Correspondence to Author: AnneKarin Bär, 

Introduction: Dentofacial abnormalities are corrected by orthognathic surgery (OGS), which enhances appearance and functionality. Although earlier studies indicate beneficial effects on psychosocial well-being, self-esteem, and quality of life (QoL), there is still a lack of a thorough evaluation that takes emotional stability and depressive symptoms into account. The psychological and social impacts of OGS, such as indication-specific quality of life, self-esteem, depression, and emotional stability, were to be assessed in this study. Techniques: The Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ), FACE-Q, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Freiburg Personality Inventory (FPI), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were validated questionnaires used in a cross-sectional investigation. Ninety individuals who have received OGS at one facility provided the data. The findings were contrasted with reference studies and normative data on patients before and after OGS and facial surgeries performed solely for aesthetic purposes. Findings: In every OQLQ domain, postoperative patients showed noticeably better quality of life. High satisfaction with face function and appearance was indicated by FACE-Q scores, which were consistent with reference research. The study group had mostly balanced emotional stability and higher self-esteem scores than the general population (p < 0.001). However, compared to normative data, the study group had a higher prevalence of depressed symptoms, especially among male participants (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The results support the favorable psychological effects of OGS by indicating that it significantly enhances QoL, self-esteem, and emotional stability. Nonetheless, a subset of patients’ continued depressive symptoms emphasizes the necessity of psychological assistance throughout treatment. Future longitudinal research is required to validate long-term benefits and improve patient care because of the cross-sectional approach.

Keywords:orthognathic surgery; quality of life; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale; depression; emotionality; patient reported outcomes; survey.

Citation:

AnneKarin Bär. A Multifaceted Survey On The Quality Of Life Of Patients Having Orthognathic Surgery. Advances in Plastic Surgery 2025.