Three-dimensional scanning in women with large, ptotic breasts: implications for bra cup sizing and design
研究比较了站立和俯卧姿势下大而下垂乳房的体积扫描结果，发现站立姿势低估7-10%，为文胸制造商设计更合身的罩杯提供了误差参考。
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare breast volume calculated from scanning large, ptotic breasts of women while they were standing upright relative to when lying prone in order to identify the error associated with breast volume calculations. METHODS: bra cup size) while they were scanned in three different positions. RESULTS: Full visualisation of both breasts occurred in 100% of participants in the prone position and only 5% of participants in either standing position. Breast volume was significantly greater (p < 0.01) in the prone position, with the percentage of underestimation in the standing position increasing as breast volume increased. CONCLUSION: Breast volume measured by three-dimensional scanning in the standing position will be underestimated by 7-10% in large, ptotic breasts. Consideration of these inaccuracies in breast volume relative to breast size can assist bra manufacturers when designing bras. Practitioner Summary: Errors have been reported when measuring the breast volume of women with large, ptotic breasts using three-dimensional scanning. This original research provides evidence for bra designers and manufacturers on the degree of error associated with this measurement. These errors should be accounted for in future bra designs.