Toronto Breast & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium

Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning - April 23 - 24, 2026

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Agenda: Thursday

Learning Engagement

This program incorporates the following elements to enhance learning:

  • Poll Questions: Interactive Poll Questions To Gauge Audience Understanding And Encourage Participation.
  • Summary Slides: Speakers Will Summarize Key Points At The End Of Each Topic To Reinforce Retention.
  • Practical Examples And Case Discussions: Real-World Examples And Case Discussions To Provide Context And Application Of Knowledge.
  • Moderated Q&A Sessions: Each Presentation Includes Time For Q&A To Promote Engagement And Allow Participants To Clarify Concepts.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

07:30

Breakfast and Registration
08:15

Welcome Remarks and Introduction
Joan Lipa

Session 1: Aesthetic Breast
Moderator(s): Brett Beber, Hana Farhang
08:20

Pocket Location for Primary Breast Augmentation
Amy Alderman
08:35

Subfascial Breast Augmentation
Frank Lista
08:45 Moderated Discussion With Audience And Session Presenters: Pocket Selection In Breast Augmentation

Amy Alderman, Frank Lista, Mitch Brown
09:00

Autoaugmentation in Mastopexy
Mitch Brown
09:15

Strategies for Setting the Appropriate NAC Position in Cosmetic Surgery
Amy Alderman
09:30

Evidence-Based Decision Making in Breast Reduction
Galen Perdikis
09:45

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenters
10:00

Break with Exhibitors

Session 2: Aesthetic Breast/Body Contouring
Moderator(s): Waqqas Jalil, Ron Somogyi
10:30

The New Abdominoplasty: Tips for Maximizing Outcomes
Kristi Hustak
11:00

Body Contouring in the Ozempic era: Special considerations
Kristi Hustak
11:15

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenters
11:20

Life Hacks for the Cosmetic Breast Surgeon
Amy Alderman
11:40

High-Resolution Ultrasound for the Plastic Surgeon
Kristi Hustak
11:55

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenters
12:00

Lunch with Exhibitors

Breakout 1Session 3: Strategies in Breast Reconstruction
Moderator(s): Sophocles Voineskos, Ammara Ghumman
13:00

My Approach to Implant Based Breast Reconstruction in the World of Newer Meshes
Galen Perdikis
13:15 Alternative Strategies For Pain Management In The Breast Surgery Patient
Amy Alderman
13:30

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenters
13:35 Quality Of Life In Patients With And Without Breast Reconstruction Post Mastectomy
Glykeria Martou
13:50

Strategies in Managing the Abdominal Bulge Post-DIEP
Waqqas Jalil
14:10

Establishing a Microsurgical Practice
Adrian McArdle
14:25

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenter

Breakout 2Session 3: Deep Dive into the Deep Plane
13:00 – 14:30

State of the Art in Facelifting
Ben Talei

Breakout Room (Facial Aesthetics)
14:30 – 15:00

Exhibitor Break

Session 4: Facial Aesthetics
Moderator(s): Jamil Ahmad, Ryan Austin
15:00

Brow and Upper Lid Management
Ben Talei
15:30

Deep Plane Periorbital Rejuvenation
Derek Ford
15:45

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenters
15:55

Facial Fat Grafting
Ben Talei
16:25

Moderated Discussion with Audience and Session Presenter
16:25

CSAPS Meeting Highlight
Ryan Austin

16:30- 17:45

Non-Accredited CME Event