Cosmetic breast augmentation

Fischbacher C

Record ID 32004000056

English

Authors' objectives:

This study aims to assess the effects of breast augmentation on quality of life or social and psychological health in women with healthy breasts requesting breast augmentation, compared with no treatment or other treatments.

Authors' recommendations: We found limited evidence that breast augmentation improves psychosocial health or quality of life. Many of the identified studies reported improvements in aspects of psychosocial functioning following breast augmentation. However, all had important methodological weaknesses for assessing the effects of breast augmentation on psychosocial health or quality of life compared with other treatments.

Authors' methods: Review

Details

Project Status: Completed

URL for project: http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk

Year Published: 2003

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: England

MeSH Terms

Breast Implants
Mammaplasty
Surgery, Plastic

Contact

Organisation Name: Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development

Contact Address: Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662

Copyright: Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development

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