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January 18, 2017

L. Franklyn Elliott, MD to Contribute to Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium

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Dr. Franklyn Elliott has long been recognized as a leading breast reconstruction surgeon, with a passion not only for helping breast cancer patients reclaim and restore their bodies but also for passing along his expertise to other surgeons. Every year, Dr. Elliott participates in and speaks at a number of plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences throughout the US as well as internationally, but this month, he is looking forward to the one in which he takes his most active role: the annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium.

During this year’s symposium on January 20^th – 22^nd, coordinated by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Elliott will be serving as Emeritus Chair. However, he will also complete a variety of speaking engagements throughout the three-day conference. In addition to moderating panels and discussions on topics such as types of breast implants and areola repositioning, Dr. Elliott will be offering the introduction for the Honorary Hartrampf Lecture—the keynote speech of the symposium, dedicated to retired surgeon Dr. Carl Hartrampf, who began the conference 33 years ago. In a more education-focused role, Dr. Elliott will also be giving two lectures of his own: one on the pedicled TRAM flap (a specialized breast reconstruction method) and one on the latest ways to support and secure a breast implant in place during breast reconstruction.

Along with his speaking engagements, this year Dr. Elliott also has the honor of presenting a 20-minute self-narrated video during the symposium, demonstrating a breast reconstruction procedure he developed in which the latissimus dorsi muscle on the back is used to support a breast implant and create a more natural appearance, all without actually leaving a scar on the back. As Dr. Elliott presents the video, it will be broadcast to symposium attendees who will also be able to ask Dr. Elliott questions throughout the procedure. With hundreds of doctors from over 15 different countries attending, the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium is a conference that contributes greatly to the education of surgeons throughout the US and abroad, and Dr. Elliott is honored to be a part of it.

Every doctor’s medical career begins with rigorous education and training, but what separates the exceptional doctors is that their passion drives them to continue learning, improving, teaching, and keeping up with all the medical advances throughout their careers. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Franklyn Elliott and the many cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries he offers, feel free to explore our website or schedule a plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Franklyn Elliott. To keep up with Dr. Elliott’s future speaking opportunities and other plastic surgery news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

October 25, 2016

Dr. Franklyn Elliott Takes Part in Fall Plastic Surgery Conferences

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The field of cosmetic surgery (and the medical field in general) is constantly changing and advancing. This is why it’s so crucial for board-certified plastic surgeons like Dr. Franklyn Elliott to stay on the cutting edge of new developments, such as by participating in the several medical conferences he attends every year. But another function of these conferences is for Dr. Elliott to contribute to other surgeons’ abilities by sharing the knowledge and experience he has gained in over 30 years as a double board-certified plastic surgeon. This fall, Dr. Elliott is filling the role of both teacher and learner at two major conferences.

Plastic Surgery: The Meeting (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)

This annual nationwide meeting aims to educate surgeons about the latest developments in all areas of cosmetic surgery. This September, the meeting took place in Los Angeles, and Dr. Elliott’s educational role was focused on one of his specialties: the pedicled TRAM flap technique for breast reconstruction. In this method, the breasts are reconstructed not using breast implants but using the patient’s own fat, muscle, blood vessels, and/or skin. The name “TRAM flap” indicates that this tissue is taken from a specific area in the abdomen (which can also have a slimming effect), in the case of a “pedicled” TRAM flap, the flap of tissue maintains its connection to the blood supply from within the abdomen, rather than being entirely disconnected and re-attached. As one of the world’s most experienced surgeons in this technique, Dr. Elliott learned the procedure from the surgeon who developed it, Dr. Carl Hartrampf, and after performing it successfully for over thirty years, he is honored to share his knowledge through this plastic surgery conference.

23^rd Biennial Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Taking place this fall in Kyoto, Japan, the Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is an opportunity for surgeons who are normally oceans apart to learn from each other with the collective goal of helping all cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients enjoy safer and more successful results. Dr. Elliott is honored to be alongside presenters from all across the globe as he offers his expertise on two topics this year. The first is the use of SurgiMend®, a form of specialized surgical material which can be used during breast reconstruction (as well as in other medical aspects). The second topic Dr. Elliott is presenting is the use of varying techniques for breast lift surgery—a procedure designed to restore a more lifted and youthful shape for women with sagging breasts.

Conferences like these allow Dr. Elliott to offer his patients the best of both worlds: the cutting-edge knowledge of someone with fresh education as well as the invaluable experience of over thirty years spent performing surgeries. To discuss what Dr. Elliott can do for you and your aesthetic goals, schedule a plastic surgery consultation, during which you can explain your concerns, priorities, and desired results in order to receive a recommendation which fits your needs. Or, for more plastic surgery tips and other helpful information, follow Dr. Franklyn Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.