Mental Health Conditions and Health-related Quality of Life Changes after Reduction Mammaplasty in Younger Patients.

ABSTRACT: Reduction mammaplasty is increasingly common in younger patients with macromastia. Unfortunately, a recent surge in mental health disorders has been documented in this population. It is unknown how mental health disorders affect patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty. This study examines the impact of concurrent mental health conditions on health-related quality of life outcomes after reduction mammaplasty.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was performed on patients aged 12-21 years undergoing reduction mammaplasty. Patients were assigned to unaffected or affected (baseline mental health condition) cohorts based on psychological history. Patients completed the Short-form-36, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, Eating Attitudes Test 26, and Breast-related Symptoms Questionnaire at basel

SUBMITTER: White AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069838 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature