ERIC SWANSON, MD
FRCS(C), FACS
DR. SWANSON ATTENDED MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, WHERE HE GRADUATED WITH HONORS AT THE AGE OF 22. IN 1988, HE COMPLETED A RESIDENCY IN PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. DR. SWANSON STARTED HIS PRACTICE IN KANSAS CITY IN 1989.
National and International Presentations
1. Endarteritis and Pseudoaneurysm Formation Complicating Radial Artery Cannulation. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Toronto, May 30, 1986.
2. Reconstructive Applications of the Radial Forearm Flap. Annual Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference, Memphis, March 29, 1988.
3. Patterns of Velopharyngeal Closure: Nasendoscopy Findings in 30 Patients Undergoing Pharyngeal Flap Surgery. American Cleft Palate Association Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia, April 17, 1988.
4. The Radial Forearm Flap: A Biomechanical Study of the Osteotomized Radius. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Pointe-au-Pic, Quebec, June 24, 1988.
5. The Effect of Pharyngeal Flap Surgery on Velopharyngeal Closure: Nasendoscopy Findings in 40 Patients. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Toronto, October 5, 1988.
6. The Radial Forearm Flap: Clinical Experience in 35 Consecutive Cases and Biomechanical Study of the Osteotomy Defect. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco, November 3, 1989.
7. Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction: Blood Loss, Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels in 100 Consecutive Patients. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, May 3, 1998.
8. Changes in Breast Shape after Cosmetic Surgery: A Photometric Study of 147 Patients. Chicago. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, November 3, 2008.
9. A Retrospective Photometric Study of 82 Published Reports of Mastopexy and Breast Reduction. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, May 4, 2009.
10. Malar Augmentation Assessed by MRI after Facelift and Fat Injection. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Toronto, October 3, 2010.
11. Objective Assessment of Change in Apparent Age after Facial Rejuvenation Surgery. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Boston, May 8, 2011.
12. Assessment of Reduction In Subcutaneous Fat Thickness After Liposuction Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Denver, September 24, 2011.
13. Critical Appraisal of Nonvertical Mastopexy and Breast Reduction Techniques. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Denver, September 25, 2011.
14. Prospective Clinical Study Reveals Significant Reduction In Triglyceride Level and White Cell Count After Liposuction and Abdominoplasty, No Change In Cholesterol Levels. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Denver, September 25, 2011.
15. Prospective Study of Lidocaine, Bupivacaine and Epinephrine Levels and Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Liposuction and Abdominoplasty. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, May 7, 2012.
16. The Case against Chemoprophylaxis. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Diego, October 12, 2013.
17. An Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing and Treating Complications in Abdominoplasty. Management of Complications in Plastic Surgery, Chicago, March 29, 2014.
18. SAFE Strategies to Reduce Risk of VTE, Optimize Safety, and Improve Recovery in Body Contouring. Management of Complications in Plastic Surgery, Chicago, March 29, 2014.
19. Doppler Ultrasound Imaging of Plastic Surgery Patients for Deep Venous Thrombosis Detection: A Prospective Controlled Study. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, April 28, 2014.
20. All Seasons Augmentation Mastopexy. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 7–9, 2014.
21. The Evidence Does Not Support Routine Chemoprophylaxis. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 7–9, 2014.
22. The Classic Abdominoplasty—What Am I Doing Today? ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 7–9, 2014.
23. Strategies to Optimize Safety and Improve Recovery in Body Contouring. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 7–9, 2014.
24. Cardinal Rules of Success in Liposuction—What We All Need to Know in 2014. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 7–9, 2014.
25. Abdominoplasty (video demonstration). Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Chicago, October 10–14, 2014.
26. Mini Symposium: Body Contouring Part 1. Alternative Strategies of VTE Prevention: Theory and Practice. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Chicago, October 10–14, 2014.
27. Primary Augmentation Mastopexy. The Cutting Edge 2014. The Video Sessions. New York, December 4–6, 2014.
28. Breast Reduction Plus Implants. The Cutting Edge 2014. The Video Sessions. New York, December 4–6, 2014.
29. Open Forum with the Faculty. Breast. The Cutting Edge 2014. The Video Sessions. New York, December 4–6, 2014.
30. Surgical and Non-Surgical Correction of Body Contouring Complications Panel. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting. Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
31. VTE Prophylaxis and Body Contouring: What is the Evidence? ASPS Aesthetica Meeting. Las Vegas, May 1, 2015.
32. Combining Multiple Abdominal Procedures and Related Complications. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting. Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
33. Plastic Surgery Education Network University Presentation with Dr. Matarasso. Body Contouring: Highlights and Pearls. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
34. Breast Autoaugmentation: An Enduring Myth. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
35. Abdominoplasty A-Z: Evaluation to Postoperative Management. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
36. Ultrasound Screening in the Office for Venous Thromboembolism Detection: A Major Step Forward for Patient Safety and Practice Growth. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
37. Classic Abdominoplasty: Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes. ASPS Aesthetica Meeting Las Vegas, April 30–May 2, 2015.
38. Classic Abdominoplasty. Instructional Course. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Montreal, May 14–19, 2015.
39. Thunderdome: VTE Prophylaxis and Body Contouring: What is the Evidence? Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, October 16–20, 2015.
40. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Instructional Course with Dr. Calobrace. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, October 16–20, 2015.
41. Thunderdome: How Long is Too Long—Minimizing Complications in Body Contouring. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, October 16–20, 2015.
42. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Ottawa, June 14–18, 2016.
43. The Case against Chemoprophylaxis for VTE Prevention. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Ottawa, June 14–18, 2016.
44. Breast Reduction Plus Implants: The “Minus Plus” Concept. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
45. Fat for Breasts: Yea or Nay. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
46. VTE Chemoprophylaxis in Cosmetic Breast and Body Surgery: Science or Myth? ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016
47. Instructional Course. Optimizing Mammaplasty: Avoiding the Wise Pattern. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
48. Enhancing Recovery after Body Contouring Surgery: Things You Can Do in Your Practice Right Now. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
49. Abdominoplasty without General Anesthesia. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
50. Liposuction in 2016, What Am I Doing Differently? ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
51. Body Contouring. Panel Discussion. ASPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, NM, August 25–27, 2016.
52. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation Mastopexy. Instructional course. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Los Angeles, CA, September 23–27, 2016.
53. Thunderdome: Mastopexy—Dueling Perspectives. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Los Angeles, CA, September 23–27, 2016.
54. Blurred Lines—When the Aesthetic Breast Case Becomes Reconstructive? Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Los Angeles, CA, September 23–27, 2016.
55. Iron Surgeon. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Los Angeles, CA, September 23–27, 2016.
56. Avoiding Fat Emboli. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
57. Autoaugmentation Following Explantation: The Argument Against. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
58. 3-Minute Drill. Tips and Tricks. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
59. Aesthetica Bowl. Team Surgical. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
60. Seromas with Abdominoplasty: Are Drains a Thing of the Past? Avoiding Electro-Dissection Video. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
61. Avoiding Postoperative Nausea and Improving Pain Management Using Total IV Anesthesia. ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
62. 3-Minute Drill. What’s Your Favorite Umbilicoplasty Technique? ASPS Aesthetica Symposium. New Orleans, March 2–4, 2017.
63. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Instructional Course. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Diego, Calif., April 27–May 2, 2017.
64. SAFE Anesthesia and VTE Prevention in Cosmetic Breast and Body Surgery. Instructional Course. ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
65. Breast Augmentation: Markings and Incision Choices. ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
66. Case-Based Panel: Management of Complex Aesthetic Breast Problems. Panelist. ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
67. How Do Mastopexies and Reductions Change Over Time? ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
68. Biofilm and Infection in Capsular Contracture and ALCL: Myth or Reality? ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
69. Dueling Perspectives. VTE and Chemoprophylaxis: Yea or Nay? ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
70. How I Use Portable Ultrasound in My Practice. ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
71. Abdominoplasty Without General Endotracheal Anesthesia. ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, San Diego, Calif., August 10–12, 2017.
72. ‘SAFE’ Anesthesia and Ultrasound Monitoring for DVT’s. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Orlando, Fl. October 6–10, 2017.
73. Open Capsulotomy as an Alternative to Capsulectomy. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Orlando, Fl. October 6–10, 2017.
74. Understanding and Treating Capsular Contracture. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Orlando, Fl. October 6–10, 2017.
75. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Instructional Course. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, April 26–May 1, 2018.
76. Structural Support in Mastopexy. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago Il. Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2018.
77. Solutions for the 7 Most Troubling Problems after Breast Augmentation and Augmentation/Mastopexy. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago Ill. Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2018.
78. Ultrasound for VTE Surveillance. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago Ill. Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2018.
79. Controversies in Abdominoplasty – How Much Concurrent Liposuction is Safe? Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago Ill. Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2018.
80. Best of Hot Topics. Ultrasound for VTE Surveillance. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago Ill. Sept. 28–Oct. 2, 2018.
81. All Seasons Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Instructional Course. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New Orleans La. May 16–21, 2019.
82. ALCL BIA. A Quest for Understanding. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
83. SAFE Anesthesia and VTE in Plastic Surgery. Minimizing Risk of Doing Body Contouring, Breast and Facial Surgery as an Outpatient. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
84. All Season Vertical Augmentation/Mastopexy. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
85. Breast Shape Changes after Surgery: Why We Need to Measure Our Results. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
86. The Supra-IMF Approach to Avoid Bottoming Out and the Double Bubble Deformity after Breast Augmentation. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
87. How to Evaluate a New Technology in Plastic Surgery and Avoid Disillusionment. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
88. The Growing Body of Evidence Against Risk Stratification and Chemoprophylaxis for VTE Risk Reduction. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
89. Sequential Compression Devices: What is the Evidence? Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
90. Video Highlights of FDA BIA-ALCL Hearing. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
91. Evidence Based Abdominoplasty and Body Contouring Surgery. Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic Surgery Congress. Melbourne Australia. May 30–June 1, 2019.
92. A Focus on Facts: What the Science Tells Us About BIA-ALCL and BII. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego Ca. Sept. 20–23, 2019.
93. DVT Prophylaxis. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego Ca. Sept. 20–23, 2019.
94. Ultrasound for DVT surveillance. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego Ca. Sept. 20–23, 2019.
95. Comparing Augmentation/Mastopexy Results with Measurements. 3 rd World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL, 7th International Breast Surgery Workshop. Rome, Italy. October 8–9, 2021.
96. What is the Evidence for Capsulectomy at the Time of Implant Removal? 3rd World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL, 7th International Breast Surgery Workshop. Rome, Italy. October 8–9, 2021.
97. Abdominoplasty: Improving Safety and the Aesthetic Result. Special International Guest Speaker. Jornada Paulista 23. Plastic Surgery Conference. São Paulo, Brazil, June 7–10, 2023.
98. Venous Thromboembolism: Why It is Time to Abandon Chemoprophylaxis. Special International Guest Speaker. Jornada Paulista 23. Plastic Surgery Conference. São Paulo, Brazil, June 7–10, 2023.
99. Treating Capsular Contracture without Capsulectomy or ADM. Special International Guest Speaker. Jornada Paulista 23. Plastic Surgery Conference. São Paulo, Brazil, June 7–10, 2023.
100. All-Seasons Vertical Augmentation Mastopexy. Special International Guest Speaker. Jornada Paulista 23. Plastic Surgery Conference. São Paulo, Brazil, June 7–10, 2023.
101. Facelift and Fat Grafting. Special International Guest Speaker. Jornada Paulista 23. Plastic Surgery Conference. São Paulo, Brazil, June 7–10, 2023.
102. Smooth Operator: Transitioning Away from Texture. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin Tx. October 26–29, 2023.
103. Safety in Abdominoplasty: Current Recommendations. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin Tx. October 26–29, 2023.
104. Is There a Role for Mesh or ADM in Breast Augmentation? 9th
International Breast Surgery Workshop 5th World Consensus Conference on
BIA-ALCL. Rome, Italy. April 19–20, 2024.
105. Conflict of Interest in Plastic Surgery: The Problem and the Solution. 9th
International Breast Surgery Workshop 5th World Consensus Conference on
BIA-ALCL. Rome, Italy. April 19–20, 2024.
106. Risk Averse: Preventive Measures to Minimize Post Op Complications.
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, Ca.
September 26–29, 2024.
Upcoming Presentations
1. Is There a Role for Mesh or ADM in Breast Augmentation? 9th International Breast Surgery Workshop 5th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL. Rome, Italy. April 19–20, 2024.
2. Conflict of Interest in Plastic Surgery: The Problem and the Solution. 9th International Breast Surgery Workshop 5th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL. Rome, Italy. April 19–20, 2024.
Online Instructional Courses
1. Plastic Surgery Education Network (PSEN) Body Contouring Course. A Discussion of SAFE Strategies to Reduce Risk in Body Contouring Surgery. April 13, 2015.
2. Plastic Surgery Education Network (PSEN) Body Contouring Course. Classic LipoAbdominoplasty: Surgical Steps to Improve Aesthetic Outcomes and Avoid Complications. April 20, 2015.
3. Plastic Surgery Education Network (PSEN) Body Contouring Series – Controversies in Abdominoplasty. Venous Thromboembolism Prevention, Part 1. June 20, 2018.
