Survey of Breast Implant Patients: Characteristics, Depression Rate, and Quality of Life

Abstract

Although in some cases depression increased postoperatively, the depression rate in our study was still lower than the published range in the general population in Norway. Breast enlargement increased motivation to perform daily activities in our patients. The procedure improved QOL in both psychosocial and cosmetic aspects. However, the relatively high percentage of patients who experienced reduced breast skin sensitivity postoperatively can represent a challenge for the surgeon. Multicenter/clinic studies are necessary to form a better idea about the implications of the depression rate postoperatively.