BREAST-Q Analysis of Reduction Mammaplasty: Do Postoperative Complications of Breast Reduction Surgery Negatively Affect Patient Satisfaction?

Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes were associated with postoperative complications of reduction mammaplasty. Patients with complications had similar postoperative Breast-Q satisfaction to patients without complications. While risk optimization is critical, patients and surgeons should be reassured that satisfaction may be achieved even in the event of a complication.