Evaluation of Breast Reduction Techniques

Breast Reductions: Retrospective Evaluation of Suction Assisted Breast Reduction With Peri-Areolar Mastopexy Compared to Longer Incision Pedicle Breast Reduction Techniques

The purpose of this study is to retrospectively evaluate breast reduction techniques in terms of complications, functionality, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic outcomes.

A breast reduction is a common operation with a fairly high complication rate as large incision techniques require undermined skin flaps to be closed under tension. This study is evaluation the open incision breast reduction technique to a liposuction assisted breast reduction. This study will evaluate these two breast reduction techniques in terms of complication rates, functionality, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic outcomes. Participants will be asked to complete the BREAST-Q survey regarding their breast reduction postoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent a breast reduction between 2013 and 2019
• All patients who underwent a liposuction assisted or layered skin incision pedicled technique breast reduction.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent additional procedures simultaneously at the time of the breast reduction.