| Breast augmentation as an incentive in recovering from anorexia. | |
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PMID: 11891598 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In a survey carried out on 229 subjects who had undergone an augmentative mammaplasty it was possible to verify a postoperative increase in weight in 25 cases, four of which were clearly anorexic. We hypothesized that a change in perception of one's body proportions after the insertion of implants, might have been a determinant in blocking the mechanism leading to anorexia, or at least in the continuation of the recovering process. The aim of this article is obviously not to state that augmentative mammaplasty can be a kind of therapy for anorexia. Instead, we want to underline how a more pleasant contour of some body areas can have a role in solving deeper psychological problems. |
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Authors:
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Giovanni Botti; Antonio Cella |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aesthetic plastic surgery Volume: 26 ISSN: 0364-216X ISO Abbreviation: Aesthetic Plast Surg Publication Date: 2002 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-13 Completed Date: 2002-04-04 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701756 Medline TA: Aesthetic Plast Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 44-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Villa Bella, Viale Europa 55, Salò (BS) 25087, Italy. botti@villabella.it |
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Adolescent Adult Anorexia Nervosa / psychology* Body Image* Breast Implantation / psychology* Female Humans Mammaplasty / psychology* Weight Gain |
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