Does large breast problem and macromastıa surgery affect a woman's body image, depressıon level, sexual lıfe, and qualıty of lıfe? A prospectıve study

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluate the change in the body perception, sexual life, quality of life, and depression levels in women undergoing a reduction mammaplasty due to breast hypertrophy problem.METHODS: This descriptive and comparative study was carried out prospectively with 34 women who were diagnosed with breast hypertrophy in a public hospital in the province of Kayseri between 1 April and 31 December 2019 and agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected via the self-reporting method using the Introductory Information Form prepared in line with the literature,

Extremely rare case of unilateral gigantomastia after hormonal stimulation treated with a modified wise pattern technique: A case report

“…The definition of gigantomastia typically involves breast tissue weighing more than 2.5 kg [ 1 ]. This condition is associated with various problems, including skin issues such as ulceration and intertrigo due to excessive stretching [ 2 ], neurological issues like loss of nipple sensation [ 3 ], orthopedic problems including back pain, hernias, and scoliosis [ 4 ], and psychological challenges due to social stigma, which can contribute to depression and anxiety [ 5 ].…”