Complications following reduction mammaplasty: a review of 3538 cases from the 2005–2010 NSQIP data sets

JP Fischer, EC Cleveland, EK Shang… - Aesthetic Surgery …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background: Reduction mammaplasty is an established and effective technique to treat
symptomatic macromastia. Variable rates of complications have been reported, and there is …

Is free nipple grafting necessary in patients undergoing reduction mammoplasty for gigantomastia? A systematic review and meta-analysis

F Bonomi, Y Harder, G Treglia, M De Monti… - Journal of Plastic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Gigantomastia is a debilitating condition characterised by an excessive breast
tissue growth impacting patients' quality of life. Surgically treatment options include the …

Efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing seroma and hematoma formation following reduction mammaplasty

JM Weissler, D Kuruoglu, L Antezana… - Aesthetic Surgery …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained increasing recognition as a valuable
pharmacologic agent within plastic surgery. Objectives The aim of this study was to …

Superiomedial pedicle breast reduction for gigantic breast hypertrophy: experience in 341 breasts and suggested safety modifications

S Roei, B Gal, Z Tariq, Z Arik, I Amir, G Eyal… - Aesthetic plastic …, 2021 - Springer
Background Reduction mammoplasty in patients with gigantic breast hypertrophy runs a
high risk of complication. Traditionally, inferior pedicle reductions or free nipple grafting …

Are systemic antibiotics indicated in aesthetic breast surgery? A systematic review of the literature

JT Hardwicke, J Bechar… - Plastic and reconstructive …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Background: The use of systemic prophylactic antibiotics to reduce surgical-site infection in
aesthetic breast surgery remains controversial. The aim of this review is to weigh the …

Use of the BREAST-Q™ survey in the prospective evaluation of reduction mammaplasty outcomes

IV Cabral, E da Silva Garcia, RN Sobrinho… - Aesthetic Plastic …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Introduction BREAST-Q™ is a patient-reported outcomes survey instrument with a
specific module that evaluates breast reduction surgery. It allows assessment of patient's …

American Society of Plastic Surgeons evidence-based clinical practice guideline revision: reduction mammaplasty

G Perdikis, C Dillingham, S Boukovalas… - Plastic and …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
A multidisciplinary work group involving stakeholders from various backgrounds and
societies convened to revise the guideline for reduction mammaplasty. The goal was to …

Navigating the insurance landscape for coverage of reduction mammaplasty

CMA Rawes, LM Ngaage, MR Borrelli… - Plastic and …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Reduction mammaplasty provides symptomatic relief to patients with
macromastia. Insurance companies act as gatekeepers of health care by determining the …

The central mound pedicle: a safe and effective technique for reduction mammaplasty

MR DeLong, I Chang, M Farajzadeh… - Plastic and …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: The central mound technique offers a relatively less common approach for
breast reduction. This study evaluated the expected safety and efficacy outcomes using this …

Insurance denials in reduction mammaplasty: how can we serve our patients better?

S Boukovalas, AL Boson, PL Padilla… - Plastic and …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Reduction mammaplasty is the standard of care for symptomatic macromastia.
The process of requesting insurance coverage for reduction mammaplasty is cumbersome …