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  • Occupational Health
  • Quality of Life Studies

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  • Breast hypertrophy negatively impacts women's quality of life and daily activities, including work.
  • The physical and emotional burden of macromastia can hinder professional engagement and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of reduction mammaplasty on the work ability and productivity of women experiencing breast hypertrophy.
  • Assessing the functional and economic outcomes of surgical intervention for macromastia.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 60 employed women (18-60 years) with breast hypertrophy undergoing reduction mammaplasty.
  • Utilized validated Brazilian versions of the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment - General Health (WPAI-GH) and Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) pre- and post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • A significant enhancement in work capacity and productivity was observed six months post-surgery.
  • Reduction mammaplasty led to decreased presenteeism, absenteeism, and WLQ Productivity Loss Score (P < .0001).
  • Median resected breast tissue weight was 617.5g, with most participants in technical, scientific, or artistic occupations.

Conclusions:

  • Reduction mammaplasty is effective in improving work capacity and productivity for Brazilian women with breast hypertrophy.
  • Surgical intervention positively influences the professional lives of women suffering from macromastia.