The Effect of Reduction Mammaplasty on Quality of Life in Adolescents With Macromastia

Nuzzi, Laura C.; Firriolo, Joseph M.; Pike, Carolyn M.; Cerrato, Felecia; Webb, Michelle L.; Faulkner, Heather R.; DiVasta, Amy D.; Labow, Brian I.

doi:10.1542/peds.2017-1103

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“…However, adult women are prone to change in morphology of breast caused by weight gain or loss, gestational breast growth, and breastfeeding. 8 Generally, all of our patients were happy with their results as there was an improvement in their life compared to before the surgery. None of them regretted their decision to undergo breast reduction surgery.…”

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“…5 The treatment that is quite effective for breast hypertrophy and its associated signs and symptoms is bilateral breast reduction surgery, whether vertical or horizontal methods. 8 The surgery aims to decrease the breast's size and regain symmetry of chest dimensions, thus improving body image frustration. 5 As it improves self-esteem, sexual function, and quality of life, decreases from anxiety depression level.…”

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The Impact of Breast Reduction on Kurdish Women’s Health

2021

Proceedings of the Second Scientific Conference on Women's Health

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Background and objectives: Breast hypertrophy can cause a wide range of symptoms and affect the lifestyle and quality of life. The most common physical complaints include neck and upper back pain, shoulder pain, headache, painful shoulder grooves, low back pain, intertrigo of the inframammary crease, mastalgia, poor posture, and difficulty exercising. The cosmetic and psychological impacts of macromastia include being unable to find fitting clothes and low self-esteem. Breast reduction is the most effective treatment to improve these complaints, Methods: This prospective study was performed on 108 patients with breast hypertrophy associated with various physical signs and symptoms that affected the quality of life and the psychological state of the patients. Reduction mammoplasty was done for these patients using a different kind of techniques. Demographic data, specific symptoms questionnaire, data from the surgical procedure, and complications were recorded and collected before the operation and three months and one year later. Results: A hundred and eight patients with breast hypertrophy were treated surgically by reduction mammoplasty using different types of inverted T techniques from October 2008-September 2019. The mean age of patients was 38.6 (13-59 years). All patients are satisfied and described significant improvements in the symptoms and selfbody image. Postoperative complications include asymmetry (11patients), infection (2 patients), and poor scarring (6 patients). Conclusions: Breast reduction is highly efficient in resolving symptoms and in improving health-related quality of life. It leads to a high level of satisfaction and improvement of the patient's physical and psychosocial well-being.

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The Impact of Breast Reduction on Kurdish Women’s Health

2021

Proceedings of the Second Scientific Conference on Women's Health

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“…Breast reduction is significantly associated with improvement in quality of life and breast-related symptoms, with improvement in physical and psycho social well-being of patients with large breasts [13]. These benefits persist across differences in patient's age and BMI category.…”

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Superior Pedicle Reduction Mammoplasty: A Safe and Reliable Tecnique in Breast Hypertrophy

Alsanabani

Algaradi

2020

The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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“…These principally do not vary by BMI category or age. Patients and providers should be alert of the potential positive impact that reduction mammaplasty with UAL can provide women with symptomatic macromastia [23].…”

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Use of Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction for the Treatment of Breast Hypertrophy, Surgical Clinical Prospective Study on 45 Cases

2018

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Breasts are a very important part of the woman's body. They have always been considered as a zone impregnated with sensuality and are inevitably associated with feminine harmony and beauty. There is No ideal breast size and beauty standards vary greatly from one person to another. In any case, the most important thing is that the woman feels at comfort with her breasts, that she feels in balance with her body and if that is not the case to seek a medical solution.

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The Effect of Reduction Mammaplasty on Quality of Life in Adolescents With Macromastia

Cited by 43 publications

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The Impact of Breast Reduction on Kurdish Women’s Health

The Impact of Breast Reduction on Kurdish Women’s Health

Superior Pedicle Reduction Mammoplasty: A Safe and Reliable Tecnique in Breast Hypertrophy

Use of Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction for the Treatment of Breast Hypertrophy, Surgical Clinical Prospective Study on 45 Cases

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