Journal article
Bigger Is Not Always Better: Body Image Dissatisfaction in Breast Reduction and Breast Augmentation Patients
Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963), v 101(7), pp 1956-1961
Jun 1998
PMID: 9623843
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Abstract
This study investigated body image dissatisfaction in breast reduction and breast augmentation patients. Thirty breast reduction and 30 breast augmentation patients completed two body image measures preoperatively. Breast reduction patients reported greater dissatisfaction with their overall body image as compared with breast augmentation patients, part of which can be understood as a function of their increased body weight. When asked specifically about their breasts, reduction patients displayed increased body image dysphoria and maladaptive behavioral change, including embarrassment about their breasts in public areas and social settings and avoidance of physical activity. Results are discussed in the context of ideal body weight cutoffs by third-party payers for reimbursement for breast reduction. Recommendations for reimbursement criteria that de-emphasize the role of body weight are made. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 1011956, 1998.)
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- Title
- Bigger Is Not Always Better: Body Image Dissatisfaction in Breast Reduction and Breast Augmentation Patients
- Creators
- David Sarwer - University of PennsylvaniaScott Bartlett - Philadelphia UniversityLouis Bucky - Philadelphia UniversityDon LaRossa - University of PennsylvaniaDavid Low - University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterMichael Pertschuk - University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterThomas Wadden - University of PennsylvaniaLinton Whitaker - Philadelphia University
- Publication Details
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963), v 101(7), pp 1956-1961
- Publisher
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000074010700028
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0031776714
- Other Identifier
- 991021895636304721
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