Mental Health Outcomes in Adolescents/Young Adults Following Reduction Mammaplasty: A Systematic Review and Single-arm Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Macromastia causes significant physical and psychological distress in adolescents. Although reduction mammaplasty alleviates these symptoms, the mental health impact of macromastia in younger populations remains underexplored. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate mental health and quality of life outcomes in adolescents/young women undergoing reduction mammaplasty.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted from inception to September 2024. Studies reporting mental health or quality of life outcomes through the BREAST-Q, Short Form-36, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test were included. Odds ratios and mean difference with 95% confidence intervals were

SUBMITTER: Oliveira JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature