Women spend years researching breast enlargement prior to deciding, and the majority
use the Internet to begin their search. Walden et al. showed the biggest influence
on a patient's decision to undergo breast augmentation was her plastic surgeon's website,
second only to her own desire to change her appearance. The same study also shows
the internet is the primary source of information on complications for patients
1
. It is crucial that online information provided is accurate, up-to-date and understandable
to allow patients to make an informed decision. Our study aimed to identify the quality
of health information available on the Internet on breast enlargement.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Publication history
Published online: August 06, 2018
Accepted:
July 28,
2018
Received in revised form:
June 13,
2018
Received:
April 27,
2018
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© 2018 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
