The Magnitude of Effect of Cosmetic Breast Augmentation on Patient Satisfaction and Health-Related Quality of Life

Abstract

Therapeutic, IV.

Prospective Outcome Study of 225 Cases of Breast Augmentation

“…Limited patient-derived information is available from published prospective outcome studies. [1][2][3][4][5] Implant size and feel characteristics are major preoperative concerns of patients; however, there is a lack of prospective outcome data evaluating patient satisfaction with either breast size or firmness after surgery in consecutive patients. Nipple sensation is important to women; this study also assesses the incidence of subjective nipple numbness.…”

Le sein de l’adolescente

“…3) : elle n'a pas à proprement parler de retentissement physique mais uniquement psychologique. Elle relève de la chirurgie esthétique à la charge de la patiente [11]. À l'examen clinique, le sein est présent avec une PAM normalement développée et positionnée, mais le volume glandulaire apparaît insuffisant.…”

Cleavage classification: categorizing a vital feminine aesthetic landmark

“…[5,10,17] It depends on multiple aspects of the appearance of the breasts including their shape, size, contours as well as the appearance of the cleavage. Patients are unique and any given cleavage may not necessarily fit one particular classification.…”

“…[10] Women requesting breast augmentation often request a specific form of cleavage enhancement and it is common for potential patients to bring photographs of desired cleavage shapes and appearances. A plastic surgeon can be put in a challenging position when the patient's expectations are not realistic; therefore a strong communication of ideas is necessary.…”