Vertical scar reduction mammoplasty in massive macromastia: A prospective case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vertical scar superomedial pedicle breast reduction offers a shorter scar and improved breast projection, yet its safety and outcomes in cases of severe macromastia remain under discussion.

Methods

A prospective case series was conducted from October 2022 to January 2025, including fifteen female patients (30 breasts) with suprasternal notch-to-nipple distance ≥30 cm or resection weight ≥750 g per breast. All underwent vertical scar reduction mammaplasty using a superomedial pedicle technique and were followed for 12 months.

Results

The mean patient age was 33.7 ± 8 years, and the mean BMI was 28.3 ± 3.9 kg/m². Average resected tissue was 812.4 g (right) and 794.5 g (left). Common presenting symptoms were neck/back/shoulder pain (100%), shoulder grooving (9

SUBMITTER: Alsiaghi YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12918169 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature