Dr. Bram Kaufman is a Ohio native and a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, and currently in private practice in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. He has expertise in performing a wide variety of procedures across the face, hand, breast, and body, including face lifts, weight loss surgery, and gender confirmation surgery, as well as dermal filler and Botox injections. Dr. Kaufman’s favorite procedures to perform include tummy tucks and mommy makeover surgery. Dr. Kaufman takes the time to know and understand every patient’s needs before creating a personalized treatment plan to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. His training includes an MD from Case Western Reserve University and three residencies in surgery, plastic surgery, and hand and microsurgery. Dr. Kaufman is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is currently a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He has also previously served on the faculty of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Very thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable about my whole process with double breast mastectomy coupled with breasts reconstruction. I'm very thankful to have had this experience with Dr Kaufman. His experience with these procedures gave me the confidence I lacked going through this process. Andrea, my practitioner was an awesome and well knowledgeable with guiding me through. I'm so thankful and glad I made the decision to do 'both' with reconstruction. I have new boobies, no more mammograms, and no worries about breast cancer reoccurrences. Thank you to my healthcare team for taking such good care of me through this process. I will never forget this experience. :)
Amazing! What a caring, experienced, detailed micro surgeon. Took time to explain options. So assuring knowing a seasoned plastic surgeon was taking care of me. Andrea, his assistant is extremely knowledgeable and eager to help. Both made me feel like family. Took such good care of me. I had a double mastectomy with direct implants. Would definitely recommend.
I can’t say enough good about Dr. Kaufman, he made my whole experience stress free. His skills are the best you could ask for, I knew I was in good hands. He took time with me and explained thoroughly what was involved, no rush. He has a personal interest, he really cares. He has given me a new confidence. I highly recommend.
Dr. Kaufman is an an outstanding surgeon. He recently performed my breast reduction surgery. During my pre-operation appointment he did an excellent job explaining the entire process, and he adequately answered my questions and addressed my concerns. My procedure was well executed and I knew I was in great hands with Dr. Kaufman. Throughout this process he was attentive and professional, providing top notch treatment and care. I would recommend Dr. Kaufman to anyone. I'm very satisfied with the whole process!
I was very scared at first but Dr Kaufman made me very safe. He took his time and actually listen to my concerns. If he was nervous about doing the procedure, I never felt it. It has a calm feeling persona about him. He did an amazing job on my breast. I would definitely do it again if i can.
I’m only 3 1/2 weeks post op from a tummy tuck with muscle repair, and the results so far are amazing (even with the swelling) Dr. Kaufman did a phenomenal job, and his NP Andrea has been a huge help, answering a million post op questions. Updated on 26 Mar 2024: It’s been 5 weeks, I’m now able to sleep on my side and do regular daily tasks without too much difficulty. The incision is looking good so far. I am still wearing the binder 23/7 and my only exercise is walking…but I’m happy.
I am so happy with my results, everything is perfect. I honestly did not expect for my top surgery to turn out this good. But it's really the best I could imagine it being. The nipples look just like they should. My scars are healing nicely and they look good. They are straight and not super thick or dark. I had a large chest so these results for me are amazing. And I didn't have to have drains! Which really helped to make me more comfortable. I healed really fast. I was really worried about surgery because I couldn't imagine having a chest that I actually felt good about. But Dr. Kaufman was very reassuring. His confidence was so important to me. He really made me feel comfortable. I felt like Dr. Kaufman honestly cared about making me happy. He wanted me to love my results. He was so genuinely kind and caring. And I felt that he was very respectful of my gender. All the people involved in my surgery were very kind. I felt that my gender was respected by everyone involved from the initial person I called to the nurses who helped me as I was leaving. I think Dr. Kaufman is great and he did a great job and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone.
Where do I begin! I've wanted this for sooo long but hadn't found the right doctor for me...and then came Dr. Kaufman. From beginning to end he was right there...very gentle and kind and understanding as well as demonstrating confidence and knowledge that he could help me. I had no doubt in his capabilities and everything turned out beautifully. My whole life has changed...I am no longer self conscious; my confidence is through the roof! I feel fabulous in everything I wear and nothing holds me back. My breasts were so large and never felt pretty in anything...I dressed in layers hoping to cover up. And going to the beach? No way! It was a little bit of an adjustment...I forgot I didn't have to check myself in the mirror 10 times just to walk out the door! The tummy tuck was an added bonus for me and although it was painful for the first week or so...OMG well worth it!!! I'm a 60 year old Grandma but I sure don't look it! I would not go to anyone else for my surgical needs should I desire more. I completely trust him with my life! Thank you once again Dr. Kaufman...you truly did change my life!
Dr Kaufman and his team took great care of me! I am very happy with my results and have had a fairly easy recovery! The process was easy and I was well informed every step of the way leading up to surgery. I felt very safe and well cared for by Dr Kaufman and everyone involved.
My experience was great. He did an amazing job I feel good months later. My color came back faster then expected for my nipple grafts. My scars are nice and pink with some color coming back little by little. Very happy with my results more confident too. So thankful for this life changing event
Thanks for your question. One of your best options for autologous (using your own tissue) augmentation is fat grafting. This technique is extremely useful and we employ it very often in our breast reconstruction patients. It involves using liposuction to obtain fat from elsewhere on your body. Even though you are thin, there is always some fat available. The fat is then lightly processed in the operating room and injected into the breasts. Some of the fat may resorb and you might desire re treatment but the overall outcome can be quite good. It is safe. I hope this helps.
I estimate your ptosis as grade II, bordering on III. Management of grade II/III ptosis will require true mastopexy (breast lift) and there are many options for type of lift. The other option, if this fits your desire, is breast reduction which involves elevating the nipple as part of the surgery. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the great question. This is common situation and I see it frequently in our massive weight loss patients. Here is how I approach this. I start with listing, as you have, all the areas of concern. Then the patient and I go over the symptoms/concerns for each area. Using this information, we prioritize the most important to the patient. This is a rather detailed discussion but, in general, there is usually one or two anatomic areas that are most concerning aesthetically or symptomatically. Then we see if we can combine those two (rarely three) areas into one anesthetic. This addresses the most concerning things for the patient and gets it out of the way in case life and/or money get in the way and no more surgery can be done. I do not recommend operating on all four extremities at once. Your facelift surgeon may not want you to have another procedure at the same time as this might result in more pain, increased heart rate and blood pressure after surgery that risks post op bleeding in the face. Good luck.
Thanks for the question. From your photos I would give you a preliminary thumbs up for mommy makeover. However, this is one that requires a detailed physical examination and history by a board certified plastic surgeon to really be sure. I wish you the best of luck, I am sure you will be happy.
Thanks for your question. I see no reason not to do these at the same time. No need to have more than one anesthetic and there is no anatomic or medical reason they can not be combined. Good luck !!