Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Claudette J Heddens.
This article provides a comprehensive review of breast contouring and recent advances. Most of the material discussed covers both breast reduction and mastopexy, as well as reasons for breast contouring, advances in surgical techniques, results of breast contouring, nursing interventions, and insurance issues.
As the results of bariatric surgery become increasingly successful, the demand for dy contouring following significant weight loss is rapidly growing. Persons who have lost weight are often unpleasantly surprised with the hanging folds of tissue and loose skin that may be present. The following article is a review of the surgical treatment currently available to provide a more pleasing body contour after successful weight loss.
The purpose of this article is to explore the recent advances in brachioplasty to produce more satisfactory results, to describe good candidates for this surgery, and to discuss care of the brachioplasty patient.