Platt AJ

Reduction mammoplasty has been shown to benefit physical, physiological, and psycho-social health. However, there are some recognized complications. It would be beneficial if one could identify and modify the factors which increase the rate…

We assessed the effects of bilateral breast reduction on anxiety and depression in women with mammary hypertrophy (macromastia). Seventy-three consecutive women referred for consideration for breast reduction were recruited. They were rando…

[BACKGROUND] The aim was to determine the effects of bilateral reduction mammaplasty on quality of life and psychosocial functioning in women with mammary hypertrophy. [METHODS] Seventy-three women who were referred to either the Hull Brea…

[BACKGROUND] To determine the effects of reduction mammaplasty on lung function in women with mammary hypertrophy (macromastia), a prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted at the Academic Surgery and Plastic Surgery Units, Ca…

[INTRODUCTION] This paper reviews the current status of bilateral breast reduction surgery in the UK and Ireland. It examines the pre-operative, operative and postoperative management of women. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] A questionnaire establ…

[UNLABELLED] Macromastia is a common problem. The physical complaints include upper body pain and aches. There have been anecdotal reports of neurologic deficits in the nerves emanating from the lower trunk of the brachial plexus. This is t…

Thirty patients undergoing bilateral breast reduction by inferior pedicle technique were entered into a prospective, randomized study to determine the effect of unilateral saline wound irrigation and body mass index (BMI) on outcome. Each p…

Loss of breast parenchyma through surgery and physiologic involution can lead to problems of subglandular silicone breast implant palpability and even contour irregularities. This can give rise to patient concern and detracts from the aesth…