Mastering Communication in Facial Plastic and Aesthetic ENT Practice (Otolaryngology Research Advances; Surgery - Procedures, Complications, and Results) - Hardcover

Gabriela Kopacheva-Barsova, Nuray Bayar Muluk, Cemal Cingi

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798901343036

Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, INC., 2026

Synopsis

Over the past three decades, otorhinolaryngology has experienced significant growth and expansion. What used to be a specialized surgical area has evolved into a broad, multidisciplinary field that encompasses psychology, interpersonal communication, surgical skills, medical expertise, and building trust between patients and doctors. Besides mastering technical surgical skills, otorhinolaryngologists now also face the challenge of communicating compassionately and effectively with patients seeking aesthetic improvements, as societal standards of beauty become increasingly global and aesthetic expectations continue to evolve. Aesthetic results rely on surgical skill, but effective communication is the key factor in ensuring patient satisfaction, trust in the surgeon, adherence to postoperative instructions, and long-term health outcomes. Procedures such as rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and voice esthetics can meet the complex expectations, emotional needs, and personal motivations of patients. The healthcare provider's ability to understand these nuances through conversation, compassion, attentive listening, and clear explanations is essential for achieving good results. Poor communication can lead to dissatisfaction, unrealistic expectations, psychological distress, or conflicts - even if the surgery itself is technically successful. This vital yet often overlooked aspect of aesthetic otorhinolaryngology clinical practice is discussed.

Edition details

• Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, INC.
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798901343036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363