Brassiere strap groove deformity: definition and classification

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Apr;38(2):350-3. doi: 10.1007/s00266-014-0298-2. Epub 2014 Mar 19.

Abstract

Brassiere strap grooves develop mostly on the shoulders of women with hypertrophied breasts. Varying degrees of the deformity are observed in such cases. To date, there is no universally accepted definition and classification for brassiere strap groove deformity. In this study, we aimed to define and classify the deformity in order to inform consultants and future surgeons.

Level of evidence v: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

MeSH terms

  • Breast / abnormalities*
  • Clothing / adverse effects*
  • Congenital Abnormalities / classification
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / complications*
  • Shoulder / abnormalities*

Supplementary concepts

  • Gigantomastia