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Is the Results of BRAVA Breast Enhancement Permanent?

asked 1 year ago by I'mproudofmyaccent
Latest answer by Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Question viewed 786 times
Tags: breasts, female

Back in 2004, I heard about revoluntionary breast enhancement called BRAVA that increase breast size without surgery or implants. I never heard about it again. Is the results of BRAVA breast enhancement permanent? Can BRAVA uplift the breasts?

8 answers to Is the Results of BRAVA Breast Enhancement Permanent?

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BRAVA breast enlargement, does it work?

The problem with the BRAVA system was that it is cumbersome, you need to wear it for 10-12 hours/day, can't skip days and the breast eventually "shrank back" to its original size. There is a resaurgence in the BRAVA system to help prepare the breast for autologous fat augmentation. By stretching the breast tissue, you create more vascularity, a better tissue matrix that allows placement of fat and increased survival of fat. The BRAVA system is worn for 6-8 weeks prior to... more
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

www.bellevueplasticsurgeons.com

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BRAVA results

I remain a skeptic with regard to the effectiveness of this device.  It will almost certainly increase the blood supply and swelling of the breast, but long term growth is the real question.  Some studies have confirmed growth following religious use of this device for at least 12 hours per day and only following several months of use.  It is now used to pr expand the breast for ft grafting, which is equally as controversial.  Most would like to avoid implants... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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BRAVA Breast Lift

The threads of my colleagues have detailed the answer pretty well...NO, the BRAVA will not lift your breast enough to make a significant difference, at least one that is considered "rejuvenated". The only current use for the BRAVA system, which is cumbersome and requires serious dedication by the patient, is to prepare the breast for fat grafting augmentation....and even here it's use is controversial and is being studied by a number of plastic surgeons in controlled research tr more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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BRAVA Breast Enhancement Permanent

Simple questions so simple answers is NO ! NO ! to both. Be careful out there. Brava is ONLY to "help" prepare the breasts for fat grafting, and evan that is questionable as to need. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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BRAVA

I do not know of the long  term follow-up with the Brava system but it seems to work to add about a cup size for many women. It will not create a breast lift.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Is the Results of BRAVA Breast Enhancement Permanent?

Regarding: "Is the Results of BRAVA Breast Enhancement Permanent? Back in 2004, I heard about revolutionary breast enhancement called BRAVA that increase breast size without surgery or implants. I never heard about it again. Is the results of BRAVA breast enhancement permanent? Can BRAVA uplift the breasts?" To see ANY increase in breast volume the woman must use the BRAVA breast suction system for over 12 hours a day for at least 2 months. For the MILD effect to be... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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BRAVA and non-surgical breast augmentation

Brava will not uplift the breast. It is essentially a modified lactation pump that acts as an external tissue expander to stretch out the breast to a larger size. It has limited use but has recently gained popularity in the preparation fo the breast for receiving fat grafting.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast enlargement without implants

You probably have not heard more about it because its results have not been that great, just like fat injections into the breasts. Breast implants are still the most effective, long lasting way to enlarge the breasts with the highest satisfaction rate. Check out my unbeatable breast implant special. Watch my videos!
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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