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Reduction mammaplasty: an outcome study

P L Schnur1, D P Schnur, P M Petty

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Ariz, USA.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|September 18, 1997
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Reduction mammaplasty is a highly successful procedure for relieving symptoms associated with mammary hyperplasia. Most patients report significant symptom relief and would undergo the surgery again, supporting its medical necessity.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Symptom Management
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Reduction mammaplasty is often excluded from health insurance plans due to a lack of outcome studies.
  • Medical directors question the medical necessity, hindering patient access to this procedure.
  • This study addresses the need for evidence-based outcomes for reduction mammaplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of reduction mammaplasty.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and symptom relief following the procedure.
  • To analyze the cost-effectiveness of reduction mammaplasty.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 363 patients who underwent reduction mammaplasty at the Mayo Clinic (1986-1993).
  • A questionnaire was sent to patients to assess outcomes, with a 90.4% response rate.

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  • Analysis included patient-reported success, symptom relief, and willingness to repeat the procedure.

    • Main Results:

    • 94.2% of patients considered the reduction mammaplasty completely or very successful.
    • 88% or more of patients experienced relief from preoperative symptoms like pain and discomfort.
    • 97.3% of patients would have the procedure again, indicating high satisfaction.

    Conclusions:

    • Reduction mammaplasty is an effective treatment for symptomatic mammary hyperplasia.
    • The procedure significantly improves patient quality of life and reduces the need for other medical treatments.
    • Optimizing practice parameters and using ambulatory surgery centers can decrease procedure costs.