Breast Reduction

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (26 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

24 Apr 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, resulting in a breast size more proportionate to the patient’s body. This procedure is commonly indicated for individuals experiencing macromastia-related symptoms such as chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, poor posture, and psychosocial distress. The procedure includes preoperative evaluation, incision design—typically Wise-pattern or vertical techniques—tissue resection, and repositioning of the nipple-areolar complex, all while striving to preserve sensation and function. Successful outcomes rely on precise surgical execution and vigilant postoperative care, which includes wound monitoring, early detection of complications such as delayed healing or nipple necrosis, and a focus on both aesthetic and functional results.

This educational activity provides clinicians with in-depth knowledge of breast reduction surgery, from patient assessment through surgical planning and technique to postoperative management. Participants learn to identify suitable candidates, understand various reduction techniques, and anticipate or manage potential complications. The course emphasizes anatomical detail, surgical innovation, and evidence-based approaches to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Interprofessional collaboration is highlighted as essential to optimizing surgical outcomes. Surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and wound care specialists must coordinate care to reduce risks, promote healing, and ensure long-term success. Through integrated teamwork, clinicians can achieve the shared goal of improved physical comfort, function, and quality of life for patients undergoing breast reduction.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify candidates for breast reduction surgery based on clinical, functional, and psychosocial criteria.

  • Assess breast reduction surgery's postoperative outcomes, including aesthetic results, symptom relief, and patient satisfaction, while monitoring for complications.

  • Differentiate between various surgical techniques (eg, Wise-pattern, vertical, liposuction-assisted) and their indications, risks, and outcomes for those undergoing breast reduction surgery.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team, including surgical, nursing, anesthesia, and wound care specialists, to develop and implement comprehensive perioperative care plans tailored to individual patient needs for those undergoing breast reduction surgery.

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Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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