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Erschienen in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 4/2018

19.02.2018 | Original Paper

Motivational Factors in Women Seeking Augmentation Mammoplasty Across Different Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey

verfasst von: Matan Sherf, Itay Wiser, Dov Klein, Lior Heller

Erschienen in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Ausgabe 4/2018

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Abstract

Background

Augmentation mammoplasty is one of the most common esthetic procedures worldwide. A wide range of motivations leads women to undergo this procedure, among them socioeconomic status and age group. The aim of this study was to identify the motivation spectrum for augmentation mammoplasty through different age groups.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional prospective survey given to Israeli women seeking augmentation mammoplasty consults in a hospital and private clinic settings, using a 17-item Motivation for Augmentation questionnaire. Three motivation domains were examined: appearance, sexuality and social. Study participants were divided into three age groups: 18–29, 30–39 and over 40 years.

Results

A total of 101 women participated in the study. Motivations were rated similar among all age groups. Appearance and sexuality domains were rated significantly higher compared with the social domain throughout all age groups (3.28 ± 0.91 and 3.15 ± 1.03 vs. 1.88 ± 1.16, p < 0.001, respectively).

Conclusions

Motivations in Israeli women seeking breast augmentation do not change with age. The desire to improve one’s appearance and sexuality is more prominent than improving social and work status.

Level of Evidence IV

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Metadaten
Titel
Motivational Factors in Women Seeking Augmentation Mammoplasty Across Different Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey
verfasst von
Matan Sherf
Itay Wiser
Dov Klein
Lior Heller
Publikationsdatum
19.02.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Ausgabe 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-018-1100-7

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