Study on Nasal Parameters of Medical Students (n=61) in South Indians: A Clinical Analysis

Background: The shape of the nose indicates the ethnicity, race, age and sex. Both genetic and environmental factors influence the shape of the nose. Anthropometric parameters vary with age, sex, and ethnic background, and several authors have attempted to document the normative values which may serve as references.

Materials and Methods: This study includes measurement of different parameters of nose among 61 South Indian medical students (34 females;27 males) which were statistically analysed.

Results: 1) Morphological width of the nose -3.3cm (males) and 2.9 cm(females).2) Columella Length -1.8 cm (males) and 1.6 cm(females).3) Columella Width -0.59 cm(males) and 0.57 cm(females).4) Alar Width -0.52 cm (males) and 0.45 cm (females). 5).The most common type of cheek alar groove was cheek type followed by labial and tube type in both males and females.

Conclusion: All the measurements can be used for evaluation of nasal deformity, treatment planning and post surgical evaluation of the correction achieved during rhinoplasty.