Table 3.
Patient-reported outcomes after reduction mammoplasty
| Postoperative outcomes | 5 y (n = 52) | 10 y (n = 33) | 15 y (n = 39) | Pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom relief | 39 (75%) | 27 (82%) | 32 (82%) | .840 |
| Residual symptoms | 10 (19%) | 12 (36%) | 14 (36%) | .100 |
| Breasts have enlarged | 21 (40%) | 13 (70%) | 20 (51%) | .0297 |
| Decreased nipple sensation | 16 (31%) | 12 (36%) | 21 (54%) | .0416 |
| Additional breast surgery | 1 (2%) | 4 (12%) | 3 (8%) | .105 |
| Abnormalities on mammogram | 17 (33%) | 10 (30%) | 12 (31%) | .952 |
| Benign | 15 (88%) | 10 (100%) | 11 (92%) | .549 |
| Weight gain | 7 (13%) | 14 (42%) | 16 (41%) | .0017 |
| Improved exercise tolerance | 33 (63%) | 18 (55%) | 29 (74%) | .215 |
a Bold values denote statistical significance.