Friday 2 March 2012

Additional benefits of reduction mammoplasty

Additional benefits of reduction mammoplasty: A systematic review of the literature. Plastic & reconstructive surgery, March 2012, Vol. 129(3), p. 562-570.

Singh, K.A. and Losken, A.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2012/03000/Additional_Benefits_of_Reduction_Mammaplasty___A.2.aspx

Reduction mammaplasty is commonly described with regard to its qualitative benefits. The authors sought to perform a systematic review of the literature focusing on functional outcomes after reduction mammaplasty with regard to physical and psychological symptom improvement, including weight-related effects, exercise, and eating behaviors, in addition to aesthetic outcomes.