Abstract
Macromastia, defined as the abnormal enlargement of breasts, burdens individuals physically and psychologically, impacting their daily lives beyond aesthetics. Reduction mammoplasty offers relief by restoring proportional breast volume and appropriate contour. Surgical success relies on choosing a suitable individualized operative technique tailored to the patient's presentation and postoperative goals. This study examines postoperative, patient-reported outcomes across different reduction techniques to gauge the impact of reduction technique on overall patient perspective of aesthetic and functional satisfaction. A retrospective review identified reduction mammoplasty patients by a single surgeon between 2018 and 2022. Exclusion criteria included augmentation-related or cancer reconstructive procedures. Phone interviews were conducted using a survey adapted from BREAST-Q to assess postoperative outcomes in patients. Data analysis included Pearson chi-square test in STATA 16.1. Among 155 patients identified, 64 completed the survey. Average postsurgical interval was 24 months postoperative. After stratifying patients by operative technique, there was no significant difference in postoperative satisfaction among the cohorts with regard to nipple and breast appearance, sensation, symmetry, or shape. This study highlights no significant disparity in perceived aesthetic or functional outcomes among different reduction mammoplasty techniques. Personalized considerations, such as patient factors, surgical expertise, and anatomical specifics, should guide technique selection, emphasizing individualized approaches over presumed superior methods for optimal results.
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