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Breast Reduction, Mastopexy and Management of Breast Asymmetry
This exciting new course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the technology and techniques involved in breast reduction, mastopexy and management of breast asymmetry, for all trainees intending to pursue aesthetic or reconstructive surgery of the breast. It is highly recommended to ST 3-6 trainees in plastic or breast surgery.
Convenors
Mr Nick Collis
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
Mr Andrew Batchelor
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, BUPA Hospital
Aesthetics Tutor
The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London
Level
ST3-6
Content
The course will involve didactic teaching with a standardised talk on all covered topics. Each talk will be broken down into the following:
- Anatomy and assessment
- Obtaining consent and counselling
- Operative technique with a slide by slide sequence
- Post-operative management/instructions and the management of complications
Topics covered will include: pre-operative photography, short scar and vertical pattern technique, circumareola (benelli) techniques, volumetric considerations, autologus, expanders and implants.
Format
- Lectures
- Interactive discussions
Additional Information
Participants interested in this course might also be interested in Specialty Skills in Oncoplastic and Breast Reconstruction Surgery Level II (ST 6-8) course.
