This is part of the On-Demand ISAPS Residents webinar series 2026.

Watch our speakers as they take us through Breast Lift & Reduction.

Speakers: Rieka Taghizadeh (UK), Alejandro Monsalve (Colombia), Dana Jianu (Romania), and Can Cedidi (Germany).

Moderators: Oguz Kagan Kocak (Turkiye) and Dmitry Melnikov (Russia)

Lecture Topics:

1. An overview of the principles of mastopexy and breast reduction surgery - Rieka Taghizadeh (UK) 
2. Removal of biopolymers and explantation of breast implants - Alejandro Monsalve (Colombia) 
3. Safe and Reliable Techniques for Breast Lift and Reduction - Dana Jianu (Romania) 
4. Scar sparing Breast Reduction, Tips and Tricks - Can Cedidi (Germany)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the detailed anatomy of the breast, including vascular supply, innervation, and glandular structure.
• Recognize variations in breast shape, ptosis classification (Regnault’s classification), and skin envelope characteristics.
• Identify clinical and aesthetic indications for breast lift and reduction.
• Understand contraindications and relative risks (e.g., obesity, smoking, comorbidities).
• Understand how to choose the appropriate mastopexy technique (crescent, periareolar, vertical/lollipop, Wise pattern/inverted-T).
• Skin excision patterns and planning.
• Parenchymal reshaping and internal support strategies.
• Nipple-areola repositioning and preservation of vascular supply.