Randomized controlled trial comparing health-related quality of life in patients undergoing vertical scar versus inverted t-shaped reduction mammaplasty

Background: There is controversy regarding the superiority of the vertical scar reduction technique versus the inverted T-shaped reduction technique for breast reduction surgery. Methods: Two hundred fifty-five patients were randomized to either the vertical scar reduction or inverted T-shaped reduction technique immediately before surgery over a 5-year period. Patients completed the Health Utilities Index Mark 3, Short Form-36, Breast-Related …