Publications by authors named "Suzanne M Quardt"
One-stage mastopexy with breast augmentation: a review of 321 patients.
Plast Reconstr Surg
November 2007
Article Synopsis
- One-stage mastopexy with breast augmentation has grown in popularity, with a 506% increase in procedures over the last 9 years, yet large-scale studies on its safety and efficacy are lacking.
- A review of 321 patients showed no severe complications after an average follow-up of 40 months, with 14.6% undergoing revision surgery, primarily for implant-related issues, which is lower than the rates for standalone procedures.
- The findings indicate that the risks associated with one-stage procedures may not be greater than those of staged procedures, challenging the belief that they incur significantly higher reoperation risks.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the outcomes of 100 patients who underwent simultaneous breast augmentation and mastopexy after previous breast surgeries, focusing on indications, surgical techniques, and results from 1992 to 2005.
- Findings revealed no major complications across an average follow-up of 3.5 years; however, minor complications occurred in 13 patients, with 8 requiring revisions, primarily due to poor scarring and recurrent ptosis among tissue-related issues.
- Statistical analysis showed that factors like age, smoking history, and implant specifics did not significantly impact complication or revision rates, suggesting secondary procedures may be safer than previously thought.
Article Synopsis
- A study reviewed 150 patients who underwent mastopexy over a 6-year period, examining complication and revision rates.
- The most common complications were poor scarring (6%) and seroma formation (2.7%), with an overall revision rate of 8.6% mainly due to scarring issues.
- The findings suggest that mastopexy is a safe and effective procedure, as there were no major complications reported during the average 36 months follow-up.
Article Synopsis
- Recent literature questions the safety and efficacy of 1-stage breast augmentation with mastopexy, suggesting staged procedures might yield better results.
- A study analyzed data from 186 patients who underwent this combined surgery, focusing on long-term complications and revision rates.
- Results showed no severe complications, with a revision rate of 16.7%, and the most common issue was saline implant deflation at 5.9%.