Surgical treatment for breast ptosis with silicone prosthesis: evaluation of surgical results and patient satisfaction

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The correction of breast ptosis associated with skin flaccidity is done through mastopexy with the inclusion of an implant. This work’s objective was to evaluate the surgical results and the satisfaction of patients who underwent breast ptosis surgery with silicone prosthesis placement.

Methods:

We selected 22 patients who underwent mastopexy with implant placement, from February to September 2016, at the Plastic Surgery Service of Hospital Heliópolis. Interviews were conducted applying to the patients a questionnaire to verify the degree of satisfaction and changes in the daily routine after surgery. The surgical results evaluation was carried out by three surgeons, who attributed scores to different items.

Results:

100% of the interviewees feel satisfied with the surgery, and all reported an improvement in their self-esteem. In the evaluation of surgeries performed with surgeons, about 91% of the results are between regular and good.

Conclusion:

The degree of patient’s satisfaction who underwent mastopexy with insertion was excellent. There was a favorable impact on the quality of life and well-being of the patients evaluated, with the post-surgical result being classified as regular or good.

Keywords:
Plastic surgery; Breast implants; Mammoplasty; Self-image; Silicone gels