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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Breast Surgery

Background:

  • Vertical scar reduction mammaplasty techniques are increasingly accepted.
  • Surgeons hesitate due to uncertainty regarding lower pole skin excess management.
  • Objective measurements are needed to evaluate long-term efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term effectiveness of short-scar reduction mammaplasty.
  • To evaluate breast shape and lower pole stability using anthropometric measurements.
  • To correlate surgical outcomes with patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 40 women undergoing short-scar reduction mammaplasty.
  • Objective anthropometric measurements (pre-, peri-, and postoperatively).
  • BREAST-Q questionnaire for patient-reported outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in sternal notch-to-nipple and upper breast-to-nipple distances.
  • Nipple-to-inframammary fold distance showed partial recovery postoperatively.
  • High patient satisfaction rates (75.79-98.12%) reported via BREAST-Q.

Conclusions:

  • Short-scar technique effectively manages horizontal breast dimensions but has limitations in vertical correction.
  • Further modifications are needed to enhance lower pole stability and projection.
  • Ongoing research aims to optimize techniques for improved long-term aesthetic results.