Abdominoplasty and its effect on body image, self-esteem, and mental health.
The impact of abdominoplasty on the quality of life of abdominoplasty patients was assessed 1- and 6-months postoperatively. Forty women aged 25 to 60 years were divided into study group (25 patients who underwent abdominoplasty) and waiting-list control group (15 patients). Three questionnaires (Body Shape Questionnaire [BSQ], Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale [RSE/UNIFESP], and Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire [SF-36]) were administered to the study group (preoperatively, 1- and 6-months postoperatively) and control group (on 2 occasions 6 months apart). A significant positive impact on body image, self-esteem, and mental health was found 1- and 6-months postoperatively. Significant differences were observed in role physical, role emotional, and vitality 1-month postoperatively. In the control group, significant differences were found for vitality. There was a significant improvement in Comparative perception of body image (6-month assessment) in the study group compared with controls. Abdominoplasty improved body image, self-esteem, and mental health.
de Brito
Maria José Azevedo
MJ
Federal University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil.
Nahas
Fábio Xerfan
FX
Barbosa
Marcus Vinicius Jardini
MV
Dini
Gal Moreira
GM
Kimura
Alexandro Kenji
AK
Farah
Andréia Bufoni
AB
Ferreira
Lydia Masako
LM
D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D001938:Brazil; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000601:surgery; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires