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. 2019 Jul 23;19:e18.

Table 1.

Survey questions on long-term outcomes following reduction mammoplasty

Pre/perioperative outcomes
What symptoms did you have before the breast reduction?
Rash Posture issues
Back pain Breathing problems
Shoulder grooving Other
Postoperative outcomes
Did the breast reduction alleviate all or most of your symptoms?
Completely Mostly Moderately No change Worse
Which of these symptoms were improved?
Rash Posture issues
Back pain Breathing problems
Shoulder grooving Other
Have any of these symptoms returned?
Rash Posture issues
Back pain Breathing problems
Shoulder grooving Other
What were the benefits of the surgery? (open ended)
Have your breasts gotten larger since your reduction? Yes or No
Were you able to breastfeed after the breast reduction, if applicable? Yes or No
How has your nipple sensation changed?
Increased Decreased No change
Have you had any other breast surgery since your breast reduction? Yes or No
Have you had any abnormalities on mammography after your breast reduction? Yes or No
How has your weight changed since the reduction?
Increased Decreased No change
How has your exercise tolerance changed since the reduction?
Increased Decreased No change
Satisfaction
Are you happy that you had your breast reduction? Yes or No
Do you have any regrets with the surgery? Yes or No
Do you feel as though you need another breast reduction? Yes or No
On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with the result? (1—Least satisfied; 5—Most satisfied)
How pleased are you with the aesthetic result on a scale of 1-5? (1—Least satisfied; 5—Most satisfied)