The Psychological Efficacy of Placing an Evil Eye Sticker on the Nasal Splint After Rhinoplasty.

[OBJECTIVES] In this study, the authors aimed to investigate whether sticking evil eye beads on the external nasal splint after rhinoplasty positively or negatively affects the patient's perception of their new nose.

[METHODS] The study group was composed of 200 patients who had rhinoplasty surgery. They were randomly divided into two 100-case groups before surgery. The first group had evil-eye stickers on their nasal splint after nose surgery, while the second group of patients did not. A questionnaire related to the postoperative perception of rhinoplasty patients was prepared (Appendix) and applied to all patients.

[RESULTS] Our findings are fascinating concerning the patient's general thoughts about evil eye protection and their attitude toward possessing it. Although they claim not to believe in it and do not carry one, they expressed happiness about having one on their newly done nose.

[CONCLUSION] The effectiveness of the evil eye bead placed on the nasal splint after the rhinoplasty operation of those who believe in the Evil Eye phenomenon and associate their symptoms and malaise with the concept is a new topic for research to a great extent. It is satisfactory and pleasing to feel the surgeon did a successful surgery, is happy with the outcome, and tries to protect this good result with an evil eye sticker. Any means to support the patient's psychology is valid and valuable in this early postoperative period.