Abstract
The objective of this study was to document a patient’s evaluation after breast augmentation using BREAST-Q. The study was conducted in a private cosmetic surgery setup among female patients undergoing breast augmentation silicone implant surgery or fat transfer. All the surgeries were performed by a single surgeon under general anesthesia. Three parameters of BREAST-Q were noted preoperatively and after 9months. All the data were analyzed statistically. The mean age of the patients was 28.6 years. The average implant volume was 331 mL (range, 250-455 mL). The patients undergoing fat transfer had an average of 391.7 mL (range, 295-450 mL) injected on each side. There was a statistically significant difference noted in the scores preoperatively and postoperatively. The use of validated survey instruments plays an important role in improving patient-reported outcomes. Breast augmentation with fat transfer was shown to have higher patient satisfaction using BREAST-Q.
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