Patient Satisfaction Following Breast Reduction

INTERVENTION: Inferior Pedicle Wise Pattern Breast Reduction; technique for bilateral breast reduction surgery, based on inferior pedicle. Approximate duration of surgery 3 hours. Previous reports suggest this technique results in better preservation of nipple sensation, but has greater incidence of breast 'bottoming out' and greater scar burden. CONDITION: Breast Reduction PRIMARY OUTCOME: Patient satisfaction, as measured using Breast Q questionnaire (validated pre‐ and post‐operative questionnaire for use in breast surgery patients). SECONDARY OUTCOME: Cosmetic outcome, as measured using clinical photography (in accordance with Peninsula Health clinical photgraphy guidelines). Cosmetic outcome will be assessed by independant, blinded plastic surgeons using the recognised grading system developed by Strasser et al (Plast Reconstr Surg 1999; 104(7): 2282‐5. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Women undergoing elective reduction mammoplasty at Peninsula Health between 03/02/2014 and 3/2/2018