Examines the role of BMI in postoperative complications, suggesting a need for tailored risk assessments in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty.
BMI independently predicts minor wound-related complications but not major complications. Major morbidity is more strongly influenced by comorbidities such as hypertension and smoking. These findings support individualized risk assessment and comorbidity optimization rather than rigid BMI cutoffs when counseling patients for reduction mammaplasty.
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