Breast Reduction Surgery Makes Women Happier

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 15:40 in Health & Medicine

Breast reduction surgery has been linked to measurable improvements in several important areas of both physical health and quality of life, according to a new paper. 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 Dr. Michelle Coriddi and colleagues of Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University. read more

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