title: Outcome analysis of reduction mammaplasty.
abstract: In an attempt to obtain objective analysis of outcome in reduction mammaplasty patients, a retrospective study was done for women having elective bilateral reduction mammaplasty. Participants were chosen from a pool of over 200 consecutive reduction mammaplasty patients at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Of those eligible for inclusion, 72 met the criteria and were available for long-term follow-up. These patients answered a panel of questions regarding weight change, brassiere size, exercise, activity level, symptoms, and a personal appraisal of appearance. Statistical analysis was done to evaluate the change in each variable in relationship to the time of surgery, i.e., before surgery, 6 months after surgery, and at the present time. The findings revealed a significant stable reduction of breast mass. The women reported a significant reduction of symptoms that had been associated with their macromastia. They also reported a significant increase in exercise and other physical and social activities.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Boschert
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Barone
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Puckett
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome