French validation of the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty module.

[OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to translate the FACE-Q "Rhinoplasty" module into French and validate its use for the French-speaking population.

[DESIGN] "Satisfaction with the nose" and "Satisfaction with nostrils" questionnaires were used and translated.

[SETTINGS] We were granted permission to use the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module by the development team. These two questionnaires constitute the rhinoplasty module of the FACE-Q questionnaire. ISPOR and WHO recommendations were used to complete the translation process from English into French in six steps.

[MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT] Our goal was to obtain, not a literal translation, but rather a translation of the idea or concept.

[RESULTS] Each step allowed us to make changes to achieve a conceptual translation equivalent to the original version.

[CONCLUSION] The FACE-Q questionnaire is a reference in the field of cosmetic surgery outcome evaluation. The use of two validated translation recommendations, with a six-step translation-back translation process, leads to a French version corresponding to the original. This version is usable in a French-speaking population.