How Does Reduction Mammaplasty Surgical Technique Impact Clinical, Aesthetic, and Patient-Reported Outcomes?: A Comparison of the Superomedial and Inferior Pedicle Techniques.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A comprehensive comparison of surgical, aesthetic, and quality of life outcomes by reduction mammaplasty technique does not exist. We sought to ascertain the effect of technique on clinical, aesthetic, and patient-reported outcomes.

METHODS: Patients with symptomatic macromastia undergoing a superomedial or inferior pedicle reduction mammoplasty by a single surgeon were identified. BREAST-Q surveys were administered. Postoperative breast aesthetics were assessed in 50 matched-patients. Patient characteristics, complications, quality of life, and aesthetic scores were analyzed.

RESULTS: Overall, 101 patients underwent reductions; 60.3% had a superomedial pedicle. Superomedial pedicle patients were more likely to have grade 3 ptosis (P < 0.01) and had significantly shorter procedure time (P < 0.01). Only the inferior pedicle technique resulted in wound dehiscence (P = 0.03) and reoperations from complications (P < 0.01). Those who underwent an inferior pedicle reduction were 4.3 times more likely to experience a postoperative complication (P = 0.03). No differences in quality of life existed between cohorts (P > 0.05). Superomedial pedicle patients received significantly better scarring scores (P = 0.03).

CONCLUSIONS: The superomedial pedicle reduction mammoplasty technique provides clinical and aesthetic benefits compared with the inferior pedicle technique.

Volume

91

Issue

1

First Page

28

Last Page

35

ISSN

1536-3708

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

37450858

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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