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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Health Services Research
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Cosmetic plastic surgery, particularly breast augmentation, is increasingly popular.
  • Limited research exists on patient outcomes and satisfaction in rural populations, such as Appalachia.
  • Understanding rural patient experiences is crucial for addressing healthcare disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction and complication rates following breast augmentation in rural Appalachian patients.
  • To compare outcomes between rural Appalachian and urban populations undergoing breast augmentation.
  • To identify factors influencing outcomes in this specific demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 63 patients undergoing primary breast augmentation.
  • Data collected from June 2014 to December 2022 at a regional referral center.
  • Analysis of demographics, complications, re-operations, and patient satisfaction scores using logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found in demographics, complication rates, re-operation rates, or satisfaction scores between rural and urban patients.
  • Rural/urban status did not significantly impact the likelihood of complications, re-operations, or satisfaction.
  • Results suggest comparable surgical care and benefits for rural Appalachian patients.

Conclusions:

  • Rural Appalachian patients achieve outcomes and satisfaction levels similar to their urban counterparts after breast augmentation.
  • Geographic location does not appear to be a significant predictor of adverse outcomes or lower satisfaction in this context.
  • Healthcare initiatives should focus on improving access and addressing systemic challenges to ensure equitable care for rural populations.