Brava breast enhancement - breast augmentation scam?

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A: Do you want to wear Brava apparatus for so long?

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Limited results have been reported, but do you want to wear this apparatus for so long? I do not personally know any plastic surgeons in our area who utilize this system and there are approximately 70 plastic surgeons on staff at our local hospital.

A: Brava can produce positive though limited results

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes, the Brava system actually does work and for the effort your cup size can be enhance by one half cup, In a slightly fuller breast "before" it may work even better as there is more tissue to recruit and draw upon in the suction process. The techniques are not new. Suction breast enhancement ... more

A: It works to a limited degree

By Helen S. Colen, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Brava works in a limited way if you want enhancement of about one size. However, the enhancement is not permanent and will need to repeat and wear the bra again to boost the size. It is often used in conjunction with fat injection into the breast subcutaneous areas. It allows for space to form for the fat to... more

A: Not a scam, but not a recipe for success either

By David L. Kaufman, MD - Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

There are very few patients who will be satisfied with the results of the Brava system, given the amount of effort. I've had quite a few patients that have tried it, but then saw me for breast augmentation - surgically. While in theory, modest results can be obtained with vacuum expansion, don't... more

A: Disappointing

By William H. Huffaker, MD - St. Louis Plastic Surgeon

We tried this in our office a few years ago and were disappointed. Apply that money for an actual breast augmentation. You will be much happier.

A: I haven't seen any clinical successes

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The Brava system has been around for several years and the initial enthusiasm about it greatly subsided when the clinical results were so minimal. There was a plastic surgeon in Seattle using the system and I have placed implants in a few of his former Brava patients who were unimpressed that they got... more

A: Brava: Usually not enough

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

From the knowledge that I have, it is true that Brava will achieve an increase in breast size. HOWEVER, for most of the patients that I have seen that have utilized this system, the size increase is inadequate. To be fair, I never see the happy Brava patient. Apparently, they claim... more

A: It works, but takes a lot of effort

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Janet, The Brava system works if you are a good candidate. However, it takes considerable patient effort and time. You have to wear the device for several weeks to months (all day long - including to work or whatever you do during the day). Also, the best results I have seen presented at meetings are when... more

Is Brava breast enhancement system a scam?