Psychological assessment before and after augmentation mammaplasty

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Psychology
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Augmentation mammaplasty is a surgical procedure for breast enlargement.
• Psychological and psychiatric evaluations are crucial for patient selection and outcome assessment.

Observation:

• Seventy percent of patients seeking augmentation mammaplasty exhibited similar psychological deviations.
• Preoperative psychological assessment did not reliably predict surgical benefit.

Findings:

• One year post-surgery, patients reported reduced distress, shyness, and inhibition.
• The augmentation mammaplasty procedure generally exceeded patient expectations for psychological improvement.
• No patient experienced a worsening of their preoperative psychological state.

Implications:

• Augmentation mammaplasty can significantly enhance psychological well-being and reduce distress.
• The positive psychological outcomes suggest broader benefits beyond aesthetic changes.
• Further research into psychological predictors for augmentation mammaplasty outcomes is warranted.