Response to the Comments of Dr. Chen on Chinese Women's Preferences and Concerns Regarding Incision Location for Breast Augmentation Surgery: A Survey of 216 Patients

Abstract

In our previous article, preoperative education material regarding different incisions for breast augmentation surgery was compiled to help Chinese patients fully understand the characteristics of different incisions and make informed choices. Dr. Chen argued that some key indicators were missing in the instrument. However, the preoperative education material was compiled based on existing literature to provide patients with valid information. The items listed were proven to be directly connected to incision choices. The items unlisted were unconfirmed or not related to incision choices.

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Keywords: Augmentation mammaplasty; Chinese women; Incision location.