Topic: Microfat grafting or BRAVA doctor recommendations

Jun 2, 2011 02:08 PM pixelsupply wrote:

In Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Otto Placik, www.bodysculptor.com

This is not really a recommendation yet, will see him at end of rads in a few weeks and will update post then, just wanted to get the ball rolling...

Jun 2, 2011 02:14 PM starbeauty wrote:

Pixels...great idea... Thank you!

Jun 2, 2011 03:37 PM starbeauty wrote:

Pan...how far away is Dr. Anya from your location? do you know of any PS doing this in NYS?

Jun 2, 2011 08:05 PM tedwilliams wrote:

New Orleans area: Dr. Kamron Khoobehi

He was the PS for my mastectomy, DEIP, removal of flap and now fat grafting. I have had the first grafting with additional fat harvested and stored for future procedures.

Jun 3, 2011 07:53 AM, edited Jun 3, 2011 07:54 AM by EileenKaye1

I found Dr. Christina Ahn to be quite impressive.

My other Doctors--raved about her results.

Anyone had any experiences?

Would appreciate the Feedback.  Eileen

Jun 3, 2011 06:09 PM pandazankar wrote:

I will do my best,but do not take what I say as gospel,this is just the way I understood it when she explained it to me.She does not use the Brava,she uses tissue expanders.She feels it is hard for women to be compliant plus she feels the Brava can stretch the skin too much.I had tissue expanders placed by a local PS,but had to have them removed after three weeks due to intense pain.I thought she would not be able to do the fat grafting,but she assures me she still can.I did tell her at my consult that I am not looking to have large breasts,so that may be in my favor. Dr.Michel Saint-Cyr in Texas does not use the Brava system either,he told me it all depends on how much skin there is available to use.I was in contact with Dr.Illouz in France who has been doing fat grafting to the breast for at least 25 years.He said the Brava is not needed.Dr.Kishinevsky also harvests very tiny strips of skin and fat from the abdomen, near the pubic line.She removes the top layer of skin and places them in the breast mound,this helps the injected fat live.I am not clear on how she does the placement of the fat strips,she explained it,I just don't remember.She did tell me it would result in a little tummy tuck(not a real one tightening the muscle, this would just tighten the skin) and any scar would be at the pubic line and barely noticeable.I originally emailed her,she responded very quickly,I then called the office and she happened to be between patients,so I talked to her on the phone. The initial consult at her office was free.She spent a long time with me explaining everything,but made very sure I understood that everyone is different..where some women might need more than five graft sessions, another may only need two.She also told me about the special lipo method she uses,but I can't remember what it is called.I wish I could be more helpful...I completely forgot until now,I also emailed Dr. Greenspun in New York City,he sent me a long email and said he would be willing to use the Brava and fat grafting,he attened a workshop of Dr.Khouri's..maybe the city is closer for you? If you want,you can PM me your regular email,I would be happy to forward all my info to you.

Jun 3, 2011 06:45 PM StaceyLynn wrote:

Does anyone know of a PS in Southern CA or anywhere in CA doing this procedure? Thanks

Jun 4, 2011 07:58 PM Kate33 wrote:

I just realized that on Dr. Khouri's website (miamibreastcenter.com) there is a video testimonial from other surgeons.  Not sure when this was recorded but there are several PS from all over the world who are saying they have or will get trained in Dr. K's method of fat grafting.  If you are looking for someone in your area you might want to watch this and see if any of the surgeons featured are close to you.  You could contact them to see if, in fact, they received training in this procedure.  I will try to post a link.  If it doesn't work just go to his site, click on Testimonials and then click on From Surgeons.

http://www.miamibreastcenter.com/surgeons/testimonial.html 

Jun 6, 2011 12:54 PM StaceyLynn wrote:

Thanks kareenie for the info. I find it difficult navigating fatgraftpatients.com and had become so frustrated. I will check out these doctors. Thanks again.

Jun 6, 2011 04:38 PM happy29 wrote:

I used Dr Christina Ahn for my stage 2 and 3 after TUG flap for lipo and fat transfer.  She is Amazing and I would totally trust her.The micro fat grafting for full reconstruction is so exciting!! Good Luck and please keep informing all women of reconstruction options!

Jun 8, 2011 07:00 PM kareenie wrote:

 I am reposting here for those looking for Doctors:

MelanieW wrote on another thread:

Now...the real reason I posted here.  My PS here in AR has 5 patients (last time I saw him) that he is using Dr. K's prodedure with nice results so far.  I am amazed at all of the different techniques he is using.  He is definitely a perfectionist also.  I will try to check back here regulary for PM's for anyone that might be closer to AR and interested in getting my PS's name.  I did okay this with him first.  I wouldn't normally do this, but my results with him are amazing and he still wants to make it better.  It has made such a huge difference in the way I feel about myself. 

Jun 23, 2011 09:01 PM momofthree2011 wrote:

There is Dr. Lawrence M. Koplin in Beverly Hills who does fat grafting. Has anyone heard of him or his work? 

Jun 28, 2011 12:49 PM, edited Jun 28, 2011 04:45 PM by MBJ

I just wanted to pass on this info from my PS-Upon asking him about Dr. Khouri and the BRAVA method, this is how he replied:

Yes, I met Dr. Khouri at a meeting in Jan. I also am familiar with the
Brava. I agree with his fat grafting results. The Brava is used by my
colleagues a the Shriner's Hospital and the results are not as good as Dr.
Khouri has been able to do himself.

Thanks
Wes

I just wanted to add that he said USC Norris Hospital in Los Angeles has the capacity to do micro fat grafting but that insurance doesn't cover it.

Jun 29, 2011 08:35 AM leeinfl wrote:

My insurance covered everything except the Brava dome.  I know it can be a battle to get insurance companies to pay what they are supposed to.  This was billed as a revision breast reconstruction with fat grafting.  I would make some phone calls to your insurance company.  Good luck..

Jun 29, 2011 09:55 AM EileenKaye1 wrote:

I had alloderm--way before is became the norm.

My PS sent copies of studies being done.  Took time.

Was totally covered by my insurance.

Eileen