Welcome to the ALLERGAN ACADEMY® Clinical Spotlight. In this section you will find periodic topical programs “highlighting” the most relevant and current trends in breast aesthetics and reconstructive surgery.

Clinical Spotlight: New Approaches in Breast Reconstruction: Improving Patient Outcomes


On-Demand Education
ALLERGAN ACADEMY® provides the latest in techniques and strategies to deliver enhanced patient outcomes through self-paced modules and programs that are available 24/7 to surgeons. The latest programs are accessible by one click below. Or you can visit the "Reconstruction" or "Augmentation" pages for more details course information and materials.

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AESTHETIC BREAST RECONSTRUCTION PANEL
PANEL DISCUSSION: "Team Up" - Latest Trends in Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction

(Release Date: 29-Nov-2010)
Faculty: Mitchell H. Brown, MD, FRCSC, G. Patrick Maxwell, MD, FACS, James D. Namnoum, MD, Scott L. Spear, MD, FACS, Pat W. Whitworth, MD

Watch expert faculty plastic surgeons GP Maxwell, S Spear, M Brown and JD Namnoum, as well as P Whitworth, an oncologic surgeon, participate in a lively, engaging panel discussion focusing on breast reconstruction and what is on the horizon. View the full length program here (75:00)

TISSUE EXPANDERS AND ADM (Video)
CLINICAL INSIGHTS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes In Immediate Reconstruction With Natrelle® 133 Series Tissue Expanders and Acellular Dermal Matrix

(Release Date: 29-Nov-2009)
Faculty: Mitchell H. Brown, MD, FRCSC, G. Patrick Maxwell, MD, FACS, James D. Namnoum, MD, Scott L. Spear, MD, FACS

"Clinical Insights" is a mechanism for strategic communication with the broad plastic surgeon community. Clinical Insights will provide timely, topical information on the Natrelle® implant and other products relative to clinical challenges. Clinical Insights are developed in conjunction with national and international thought leaders in breast surgery.

This edition of "Clinical Insights" focuses on optimizing patient outcomes when using tissue expanders with ADM. Techniques and technical pearls are shared for using ADM based on the height of the tissue expander selected in order to maximize tissue adherence and stabilize results of expansion.

TISSUE EXPANDERS AND ADM (Print Companion)
CLINICAL INSIGHTS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes In Immediate Reconstruction With Natrelle® 133 Series Tissue Expanders and Acellular Dermal Matrix (PDF)

(Release Date: 29-Nov-2009)
Faculty: Mitchell H. Brown, MD, FRCSC, G. Patrick Maxwell, MD, FACS, James D. Namnoum, MD, Scott L. Spear, MD, FACS

This print companion to the Tissue Expander – ADM video gives in depth guidance and information on tissue expanders in acellular dermal matrix. Best practices, clinical insights and specific guidance from key thought leaders in reconstruction are shared.