Clinical trial · Observational
Breast Aesthetics by Three Dimensional Measures
Breast Aesthetics by Three Dimensional Measures - A Transatlantic Evaluation of Beauty Ideals Using 3D Scanning and Mammometrics.
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Traditionally the measures of the optimally aesthetic breast have been assumed to be static and to represent universal values (1). Measures developed for optimal aesthetic results in breast reduction were derived from brassiere patterns and then applied universally (2). These early and important papers still strongly influence the view of the aesthetics of the breast despite the lack of individualisation and proportion. To create satisfying results for specific patients, optimal proportions angles and relative measures are needed for each patient. The study will clarify theses measures and provide important guidelines for surgeons.The data will also help define optimal proportional aesthetics in the individual patient. The concept of universal beauty is unrealistic. It has always been taken for granted that aesthetic values from all cultures are similar. Using 3D scanning on volunteers of youthful age offers a complex set of data that may distinguish fine differences in aesthetic ideals in different cultures. Little is known about how life events and life-style factors affect breast aesthetics. To follow a population with 3D scans over 5, 10 and 15 years will allow aesthetic ratings to be correlated with life events such as pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and life style factors such as smoking. The study will improve the understanding of breast aesthetics in general, in different cultures and in relation to life events and life style factors. No similar studies have previously been performed.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic assessment 3D breast scanning | Diagnostic Test | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- label
- Volunteer female subjects
- description
- Females age 18-35 years of age. 3D breast scan will be performed and followed over 15 years. No therapeutic interventions will be performed.
- interventionNames
- Diagnostic Test: Aesthetic assessment 3D breast scanning
Primary outcomes (4)
- measure
- Breast aesthetic score in Scandinavia
- timeFrame
- 5 years
- description
- Using a rating system developed by Sandberg and Selber for this project, each individual breast (left and right) will be scored according to aesthetic aspects. A score ranging from 1 lowest to 5 highest will be given by the rater. The parameters rated will be breast size, breast width, breast height, breast position, nipple position, nipple shape, nipple color and breast shape. The score will be the outcome measure for the most pleasant aesthetics.
- measure
- Breast measures in centimeters and degrees in Scandinavia
- timeFrame
- 5 years
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 35 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * The study will be based on female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 of all ethnic backgrounds. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with breast cancer treatment, removal of non-malignant masses, trauma, burns or dermatological diagnoses involving the breast are excluded from the study.
References
Publications (10)
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- RESULTWISE RJ. A preliminary report on a method of planning the mammaplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg (1946). 1956 May;17(5):367-75. doi: 10.1097/00006534-195605000-00004. No abstract available. PMID 13335513
- RESULTLoughry CW, Sheffer DB, Price TE Jr, Lackney MJ, Bartfai RG, Morek WM. Breast volume measurement of 248 women using biostereometric analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1987 Oct;80(4):553-8. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198710000-00013. PMID 3659165
- RESULTLoughry CW, Sheffer DB, Price TE, Einsporn RL, Bartfai RG, Morek WM, Meli NM. Breast volume measurement of 598 women using biostereometric analysis. Ann Plast Surg. 1989 May;22(5):380-5. doi: 10.1097/00000637-198905000-00002. PMID 2729845
- RESULTSmith DJ Jr, Palin WE Jr, Katch VL, Bennett JE. Breast volume and anthropomorphic measurements: normal values. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986 Sep;78(3):331-5. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198609000-00008. PMID 3737757
- RESULTLosken A, Seify H, Denson DD, Paredes AA Jr, Carlson GW. Validating three-dimensional imaging of the breast. Ann Plast Surg. 2005 May;54(5):471-6; discussion 477-8. doi: 10.1097/01.sap.0000155278.87790.a1. PMID 15838205
- RESULTTepper OM, Small K, Rudolph L, Choi M, Karp N. Virtual 3-dimensional modeling as a valuable adjunct to aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Am J Surg. 2006 Oct;192(4):548-51. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.06.026. PMID 16978973
- RESULTTepper OM, Unger JG, Small KH, Feldman D, Kumar N, Choi M, Karp NS. Mammometrics: the standardization of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jan;125(1):393-400. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181c4966e. No abstract available.