Augmentation mastopexy after bariatric surgery: evaluation of patient satisfaction and surgical results.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate patient satisfaction and surgical results obtained after mastopexy with breast implant inclusion. Methods: we conducted a prospective study of 20 consecutive female patients with a mean age of 39.9 years, submitted to augmentation mastopexy. We applied semi-directed psychological interviews pre and postoperatively. The answers to the evaluations were tabulated, categorized, and allowed patient satisfaction analysis. We evaluated surgical results through photographic analysis of three independent plastic surgeons, in the pre and postoperative periods, when scores were attributed to the following items: breasts shape, breasts volume, breasts symmetry, nipple-areolar complex position, and scar quality and extent. Results: nineteen patients (95%) referred satisfaction with the surgical results attained (p