The Three Dermoglandular Flap Support in Reduction Mammaplasty

Abstract

Therapeutic, IV.

Complications Following Reduction Mammaplasty

“…Despite some data suggesting that BMI does not significantly affect complication rates after reduction mammaplasty, 3,25,34 our findings support previously published studies identifying BMI as a predictor of postoperative complications in breast reduction. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]29,30 Interestingly, obesity did not appear to be an independent risk factor for major surgical complications (deep infection and/or unplanned return to the operating room). The increased rate of overall complications in obese patients in this study may be due to a higher incidence of wound dehiscence and other nonoperative healing problems.…”

“…These commonly include the inferior pedicle 13 and vertical mammaplasty, 14 as well as other modifications. 15,16 Nevertheless, the benefits of reduction mammaplasty must be weighed against the potential costs of complications. Recent studies have shown that patient age, 17 weight, [18][19][20][21] and smoking status [22][23][24][25] may have an adverse impact on their overall outcomes.…”