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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2024

Is Quality of Life After Breast Reduction Influenced by Different Surgery's Technique? A Prospective Study.

Marcello Molle, Stefano Uderzo, Chiara D'Addato, Francesco Paolo Gesuete, Giovanni Francesco Nicoletti, Giuseppe Andrea Ferraro

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Marcello MollePlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy. marcello.molle@unicampania.it.ORCID 0009-0009-5901-2659
Stefano UderzoPlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy.
Chiara D'AddatoPlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy.
Francesco Paolo GesuetePlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy.
Giovanni Francesco NicolettiPlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppe Andrea FerraroPlastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138, Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundBreast hyperplasia is a condition with a significant impact on the quality of life and psychological well-being of patients. Over time, various surgical techniques have been developed to reduce breast mass, which have proven effective in improving the quality of life of women undergoing the procedure. It is not yet well described how various techniques may influence the improvement in QoL (Quality of Life). The aim of this study is to assess the impact of different techniques on the improvement of quality of life. MATERIAL AND

methodsWe analyzed the responses to the Breast-Q questionnaire from 95 patients undergoing breast reduction surgery between 2021 and 2023. The questionnaires were completed both before the procedure and during the 6-month follow-up. We assessed the questionnaire responses and overall satisfaction with the results, categorizing the data based on the specific surgical technique used.

resultsA statistically significant improvement in the quality of life was observed in the postoperative period, as well as a remarkable satisfaction with the outcome (mean score of 81 out of 100). We did not detect statistically significant differences in the levels of quality of life and satisfaction with the outcome among the various techniques.

conclusionThe breast reduction surgery procedure continues to prove its ability to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with breast hypertrophy, regardless of the specific surgical technique employed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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BreastMammaplastyPatient SatisfactionQuality of LifeAdultEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHyperplasiaHypertrophyMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBreast hyperplasiaBreast QGigantomastiaProspective studyQuality of lifeReduction mastoplasty

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