Breast Aesthetic Preferences: Analysis of 1294 Surveys

Aesthetic breast perceptions could be variable among cultures. Fullness, superior/inferior pole proportion and orientation and size of the nipple areolar complex are key elements in patient post-operative satisfaction and should be considered when planning breast aesthetic surgery.

A descriptive study was designed, using an online survey, sent via social media. Standardized software modified images of breasts with different pole proportions, areolar nipple complex orientation and size were used.

From 1294 surveys collected, 1291 were analysed (969 women and 322 men). Significant differences in preferences of upper/lower pole breast proportions were found among groups of different age, gender, level of education and previous history of breast surgery.

In the studied population, we found several variations in aesthetic breast preferences related to their demographic characteristics and for this reason we believe that this research may serve as a "macro" guide for both patient and surgeon in primary and secondary breast surgery. To our knowledge, this is the largest survey study concerning breast aesthetic preferences done in Colombia and second largest in the world.

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