In this video, Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, demonstrates how she marks a patient for breast reduction surgery to achieve the operative goals while maintaining breast symmetry. She discusses the importance of and how to determine the upper breast border, shows how to mark the breast meridian, and how to measure and mark for an appropriate new nipple position before discussing blood supply and marking the inframmamary fold.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify and mark key anatomical landmarks for breast reduction surgery, including the upper breast border, breast meridian, and new nipple position.

2. Understand considerations for preserving blood supply and accurately marking the inframammary fold during preoperative planning.

Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD

The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:

• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care

This course is not accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 credit