Analysis of the main aesthetic dysfunctions of the body resulting from pregnancy

Abstract

The objective of this study was to verify the main current body aesthetic dysfunctions of pregnancy in the postpartum period of up to one year, analyzing how it may impacts in the quality of life these mothers. It is an observational study with transversal cut. The data collection began after approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Amazonia. The data were collected in person in September 2019 through an evaluation form and the adapted CELLUQOL questionnaire containing questions related to quality of life. 27 primiparous women with a mean age of 31.9 (± 4.3) years were evaluated, with 85.2% presenting localized fat and cellulite, 66.7% presenting streach marks, matching the data of tissue sagging. It was concluded with the present study that localized fat and cellulite are the two most common dysfunctions found in the research participants and that these changes can make social life, the work environment and the relationship with their partner more difficult, and may develop a depression.