Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium
Advancing Breast Surgery for More Than 40 Years
For more than four decades, the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium has brought together leading plastic and reconstructive surgeons from around the world to share knowledge, explore emerging techniques, and advance the field of breast surgery.
Founded by Atlanta Plastic Surgery co-founder and renowned breast reconstruction pioneer Dr. Carl Hartrampf, the symposium reflects a commitment that has defined Atlanta Plastic Surgery from the beginning: advancing the specialty through innovation, education, and collaboration.
A Legacy of Innovation
Dr. Carl Hartrampf made a lasting impact on reconstructive surgery through his pioneering work in breast reconstruction, including the development of the TRAM flap technique, which helped transform options available to women following mastectomy.
That same commitment to advancing the field led to the creation of the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. The first symposium was held in 1985, establishing a forum where surgeons could exchange ideas, demonstrate techniques, and learn from one another.
In 2025, the symposium celebrated its 40th annual gathering, marking four decades of education, innovation, and collaboration in breast surgery.
Bringing Leading Surgeons Together
Today, the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium is an internationally recognized educational event covering the evolving landscape of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Through lectures, panel discussions, case presentations, live surgical demonstrations, and collaboration among peers, the symposium provides surgeons with opportunities to explore new techniques, discuss challenging cases, and share knowledge that can ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Continuing the Atlanta Plastic Surgery Legacy
Atlanta Plastic Surgery’s connection to the symposium continues today. APS surgeons have served as program leaders, faculty members, panelists, and live-surgery presenters, carrying forward the commitment to education and innovation that helped establish the symposium more than four decades ago.
Their continued involvement reflects a belief that advancing surgical knowledge and delivering exceptional patient care go hand in hand.
The 42nd Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium
Bridging Innovation and Outcomes in Breast Surgery
The tradition continues in 2027 with the 42nd Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, bringing the surgical community back to Atlanta for another three days of education, discussion, and collaboration.
January 22–24, 2027
InterContinental Hotel | Atlanta, Georgia
The 42nd annual gathering will continue the symposium’s longstanding mission of bringing together leaders in breast surgery to exchange knowledge and explore innovations that can help advance surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
Submission Deadline Is October 30, 2026
