Simplifying Breast Reduction: An Effective Approach to Defining the Ideal Breast Meridian
The rule of 11% provides a reproducible and objective guideline for designing the breast meridian. This bottom-up approach minimizes subjectivity, improves symmetry, and ensures stable and predictable outcomes. This formula is particularly beneficial for novice surgeons and enhances patient satisfaction by aligning with aesthetically ideal nipple positions.
Authors
- Da Woon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6969-5643)
- Jae Jin Ock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0677-7390)
- Hyun Kim
- Jae Woo Kim
Institutions
- Soonchunhyang University (KR)
- Plastic Surgery Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012363
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00