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Knowledge, concern, and satisfaction among augmentation mammaplasty patients

N Handel1, D Wellisch, M J Silverstein

  • 1Breast Center, Van Nuys, CA 94105.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Most augmentation mammaplasty patients are satisfied with breast implants, despite concerns about safety and negative media publicity. Patient satisfaction correlates with fewer complications, not risk knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Augmentation mammaplasty is a common cosmetic procedure.
  • Patient satisfaction and risk perception are crucial outcome measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey patients undergoing augmentation mammaplasty regarding their satisfaction.
  • To assess patient knowledge of risks, concerns, and awareness of media publicity.
  • To explore the relationship between satisfaction, complications, and risk awareness.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 85 patients who underwent augmentation mammaplasty.
  • Inquiry into knowledge of risks, level of concern, media awareness, complications, and satisfaction.
  • Statistical analysis to correlate satisfaction with other factors.

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Main Results:

  • 61% of patients were satisfied or very satisfied with breast implants.
  • Satisfaction correlated with experiencing fewer side effects or complications.
  • 90% perceived media publicity as negative, yet <10% regretted the surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Despite negative publicity and safety concerns, most augmentation mammaplasty patients are satisfied.
  • Perceived benefits of breast implants outweigh the risks for the majority of patients.
  • Patient satisfaction is linked to surgical outcomes rather than pre-operative risk knowledge.