Breast reduction surgery found to improve physical, mental well-being

Breast reduction surgery produces measurable improvements in several important areas of health and quality of life, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The study used the BREAST-Q© questionnaire, a well-validated survey instrument, to document the physical and psychosocial health benefits of breast reduction surgery. "The improvement in physical well-being is important for justification of insurance coverage," according to the paper by Dr...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery Source Type: news