TO THE EDITOR: The article by Neto et al entitled “Self-Esteem and Functional Capacity Outcomes Following Reduction Mammaplasty” (Aesthetic Surg J 2008;28:417–420) addresses a subject of great interest, as indicated by the many studies in the literature focusing on this topic. It seems that one could predict with relative certainty that an increase in self-esteem and functional capacity would b...

BACKGROUND There have been numerous studies on reduction mammaplasty and its modifications in the literature. The multitude of modifications of reduction mammaplasty indicates that the ideal technique has yet to be found. There are four reasons for seeking the ideal technique. One reason is to preserve functional features of the breast: breastfeeding and arousal. Other reasons are to achieve th...

BACKGROUND Secondary or revision surgery following primary augmentation mammaplasty is common. There are several published studies on the incidence and prevention of infection after primary augmentation mammaplasty, but there is a paucity of information on the incidence of periprosthetic infection after secondary or revision augmentation mammaplasty procedures. OBJECTIVES The author evaluates...

Abstract Background Racial and socioeconomic disparities in access quality of surgical care are well documented many subspecialties, including plastic surgery. Objectives The authors aimed to determine if demographic exist preoperative postoperative satisfaction after breast reduction mammaplasty, utilizing patient-reported life (QoL) scores. Methods Patients who underwent mammaplasty between 2...

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We read with great interest the article entitled A Comparison of Complication Rates in Large and Small Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammaplasty by O'Grady et al. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 115: 736, 2005). We commend the authors for dealing with this matter, and also for producing a very valuable report. We would like to present our own experience on the matter, focusing on some of the complications...

Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes in the breast may have an important role in regulating the capacity of individual cells to metabolize hormones and environmental carcinogens. Very little is known about the P450 expression pattern in human breast because of the limited amount of accessible tissue and the difficulties associated with detection of low P450 levels. Breast tissue from reduction mammapl...

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