Defining Pseudoptosis (Bottoming Out) 3 Years After Short-Scar Medial Pedicle Breast Reduction

Background Pseudoptosis (bottoming out) is a well-observed phenomenon occurring after all types of breast reduction surgery. The authors’ team previously reported the use of three-dimensional (3D) imaging to demonstrate that significant morphologic changes occur in the breast during the first year after short-scar medial pedicle breast reduction. This study extended this evaluation to postoperative year 3.