Neuroplasticity and Rhinoplasty: Bridging Neuroscience and Aesthetic Surgery
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2025
Yazarlar: Marta Capelleras, Fernando Ruiz Esteve, Gustavo A. Suárez, Marc Cruellas
Facial Plastic Surgery, Uluslararası, Wos, 2025, cilt 42, ss 126-129
DOI: 10.1055/a-2604-7666
Özet
Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize its structure and function, plays a pivotal role in adapting to anatomical changes introduced by surgical interventions such as rhinoplasty. This review explores the interplay between functional and aesthetic outcomes of rhinoplasty and their implications on cognitive and emotional processes. Key findings highlight the involvement of specialized neural circuits, including the fusiform face area, somatosensory cortex, and mirror neuron systems, in adapting to altered facial features. Furthermore, the importance of preoperative expectations, emotional resilience, and breathing patterns in optimizing postoperative outcomes is emphasized. By integrating neuroscience with clinical insights, this paper underscores the transformative potential of rhinoplasty as both a physical and psychological intervention, fostering a holistic approach to patient care.