[Subjective, objective and mammographic late results following reduction mammoplasty]

Between 1969-1989 340 mammaplasty operations were performed in 172 patients. The mean weight of resected breast tissue was 704 +/- 418 g for one breast. In 18.2% more than 1000 g were resected. 1990 the patients were reexamined. Physical complains could be eliminated in nearly all mammaplasty patients. The cosmetic result at the time of evaluation was good or very good in 82% if judged by the patients and in 70% if judged by the surgeon. The assessment of the clinical examination was normal in 89% and in the mammographic examination in 80%.