The Reliability of Anthropometric Measurements Used Preoperatively in Aesthetic Breast Surgery

Conclusions The Sn-N, N-M, and BW measurements are very reliable. Dynamic measurements including APSS, STPT:UP, and STUP:IMF are unreliable. N-IMF is the only reliable dynamic measurement, and its reliability improves with increasing clinical experience. The variable reliability of preoperative measurements must be considered in the planning of aesthetic breast surgery. Level of Evidence 4 Diagnostic
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research