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Is Brava an Alternative for Women Having a Mastectomy?

asked 1 year ago by Ms Bruce in Memphis, TN
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 617 times
Tags: female, mastectomy

and whats the results?

5 answers to Is Brava an Alternative for Women Having a Mastectomy?

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BRAVA breast reconstruction and insurance coverage

While the BRAVA system has been used for breast reconstruction (combined with fat grafts), the procedure and equipment may not be covered by some insurance plans. If it is not covered by insurance, then the cost of the BRAVA devices may need to be paid by the patient. The subsequent fat grafts are more likely to be covered. If considering BRAVA for your breast reconstruction, check with your surgeon and insurance plan about costs and coverage.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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The use of Brava and fat injections/transfer/grafting following mastectomy

Recently the use of Brava PLUS fat grafting, transfer or injections is an option for women following mastectomy.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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BRAVA

Brava is a system like  suction cup that expands the tissues from outside and recruits tissue to help creat a breast and add some volume in small breasted women.  It is not used for reconstruction.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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No, Brava won't be sufficient

Brava is a system for minimal breast enlargement that takes 6 months to use daily for 8-12 hours,is uncomfortable and costs almost as much as a breast augmentation. For breast reconstruction, you will need to have either an expander and later an implant,or using your own tissue from your abdomen,back or buttocks to construct a flap. Speak with your plastic surgeon about your options
Joseph M. Perlman, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Brava and Mastectomy Reconstruction

The Brava is a modern retooling of an old SEARS catalog breast enlargement device. By wearing it for a few weeks the skin is suctioned forward making the tissues underneath it engorge with blood vessels which in turn can be a favorable place which may better support fat grafting. Fat grafting for breast enhancement is in its infancy and several protocols are being advanced without as yet supportive scientific evidence. If you WILL be having a mastectomy you can get a MUCH better... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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