A review of breast contouring.
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.
Heddens
Claudette J
CJ
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.
D001828:Body Image; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007342:Insurance Benefits / Q000191:economics; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D016896:Treatment Outcome