Dr Bram Kaufman, MD Beachwood, Ohio » Breast Reduction: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Bram Kaufman, MD
Last name: Kaufman
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1997
Years experience: 26
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Bram Kaufman, MD, FACS
Address: 3609 Park East Dr.
Address suite: North Building Floor 2
Phone: (216) 242-4308
International phone number: +12162424308
City: Beachwood
State: Ohio
Zip Code: 44122
Country: US
Statement: 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.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

MetroHealth Medical Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland Lyndhurst Surgery Center

Education:

Undergraduate: Colgate University
Medical: MD, Case Western Reserve University

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, University Hospitals/Case Medical Center
Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship: Microsurgery and Hand Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.4620126,-81.4924524

Primary location:

Location name: Cleveland
State: OH
Country: US
Map point: 41.4997,-81.6937027

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/112666718968286138143/about?cfem=1

Bram Kaufman, MD

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
ActiveFX
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Back Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for Hyperhidrosis
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chin Filler
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
Deep Plane Facelift
DeepFX
Dermal Fillers
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Retraction Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Feminizing Top Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Fractional Laser
Gynecomastia Surgery
Juvederm
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Masculinizing Top Surgery
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Ptosis Surgery
Radiesse
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Septoplasty
SMAS Facelift
Subcision
Thigh Lift
TotalFX
Transgender Metoidioplasty
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 21663
Answer count: 225
Review count: 40
5 star count: 28
Total star count: 28
Star rating: 4.441154966216
Photo count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 10
Lead count last three months: 14
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 8, 2010
Profile modified: Oct 10, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 10, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 20, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Akron, OH, US. GPS coordinates: 41.0848,-81.51560211
Canton, OH, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7989,-81.37840271
Cleveland, OH, US. GPS coordinates: 41.4997,-81.6937027
Youngstown, OH, US. GPS coordinates: 41.0983,-80.65070343

Latest ratings of treatments

FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mommy Makeover (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mommy Makeover (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mastectomy (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Brow Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Neck Lift (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mastectomy (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Scar Removal (May 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery (Oct 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery Prices

$5551 – Sep 9, 2022
$5551 – Sep 9, 2022
$5551 – Sep 9, 2022

Breast Reduction Prices

$6200 – Feb 19, 2016 – Cleveland, OH
$6200 – Feb 19, 2016 – Cleveland, OH
$6200 – Feb 19, 2016 – Cleveland, OH
$6200 – Feb 19, 2016 – Cleveland,ohio
$5600 – Dec 19, 2014 – Cleveland, OH
$2500 – Dec 19, 2014 – Cleveland, OH
$5600 – Dec 19, 2014 – Cleveland, OH
$5600 – Dec 19, 2014 – Cleveland, OH

Tummy Tuck Prices

$7300 – Aug 23, 2021
$5900 – Jan 15, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$7300 – Aug 23, 2021
$5817 – Aug 14, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$5817 – Aug 14, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$5817 – Aug 14, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$6000 – Feb 1, 2007 – Cleveland, OH
$6000 – Feb 1, 2007 – Cleveland, OH

Arm Lift Prices

$4300 – Jan 12, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$4300 – Jan 12, 2015 – Cleveland, OH

Breast Implants Prices

$5800 – Apr 11, 2014 – Ohio, OH
$5800 – Apr 11, 2014 – Ohio, OH
$5800 – Apr 11, 2014 – Metro Hospital, OH

Breast Lift Prices

$5501 – Apr 2, 2018
$5500 – Apr 2, 2018

Other Prices

$4300 – Jan 12, 2015 – Cleveland, OH
$2400 – Dec 19, 2014 – Ohio, OH
$2400 – Dec 19, 2014 – Ohio, OH
$6000 – Feb 1, 2007 – Cleveland, OH

Lumpectomy Prices

$2400 – Dec 19, 2014 – Ohio, OH

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

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How can I get fuller lifted breasts without getting implants?

breast augmentation without implants
Feb 20, 2023

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…

What grade ptosis do I have?

breast ptosis
Feb 20, 2023

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.

Forget mommy makeover – I need a granny makeover, how do I prioritize the work to be done?

Total body makeover
Feb 20, 2023

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…

Age 38, mom-of-3, 210lbs, am I a candidate for a mommy makeover?

good candidate?
Feb 20, 2023

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.

Can a labiaplasty and mastopexy be combined? Should I have these done at different times?

combine labiaplasty with mastopexy?
Feb 20, 2023

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 !!

Would I be a better candidate for a mommy makeover or just a breast reduction?

breast reduction or mommy makeover.
Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for your question.
It is really hard to tell from your photos alone. My best advice is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can perform a detailed history and physical examination and advise.
This one is a hands on situation. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

5’1″, 125lbs , 2 kids, am I a good mommy makeover candidate?

candidate for Mommy Makeover
Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for your questions.
It looks like you are a great candidate for a Mommy Makeover with respect to your desires. Of course each of those areas is a discussion to itself, but overall appear very appropriate.
Best of luck.

Tummy tuck pain vs vaginal hysterectomy pain?

post op pain
Feb 20, 2023

That is a very interesting question. I do not recall any patients of mine that had both and discussed that with me, nor is there anything I’ve read in the literature.
However, I would ask your surgeon about the plan for post op pain. For instance, will they use local anesthetic and if so, where do they apply it? What type of local anesthetic do they use and how long will it last. Will they perform a TAP block (Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block). Is a temporary pain pump an option…

I have a pain pump in the same area – can mini tummy tuck surgery be done still?

pain pump and mini-abdominoplasty
Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for such an interesting question.
It all depends on the exact location of the pump. If it is directly within the tissue to be excised with the mini abdominoplasty then I would hold off on the cosmetic surgery until the pump is removed or location changed. If the pump is in the abdominal wall but outside the tissue to excise then there should be no problem. Keep in mind, there is added risk in that situation of injury to the pump and/or infection that could jeopardize the pump, among…

Dr. shared no pictures of his work at consult. Is this a red flag?

No pictures?
Feb 20, 2023

Your concern is understandable, but no pictures are not a deal breaker.
If you researched the doctor’s credentials, reviews, employment history and have no concerns from those then it is probably OK. I certainly would ask the doctor to provide some referrals from previous patients that you can talk to directly.

Although not at all common, some practices are not really set up for photographic documentation. This might be due to the practice situation. For instance, some hospital based and…

What can I do to minimize the appearance of my tummy tuck scar? 6 months post op

active scar
Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for the question. You do have a great result. You are also doing the right thing with scar management.

The short answer to your question is to simply give it more time. In 6 more months it will be entirely different. In the meantime make sure you avoid any significant sun exposure and/or put sunscreen on. continue the silicone and scar massage. Eventually, it will improve and I think it will start very soon. In fact, if you look critically at your scar you will see some areas that…

I had twins 2.5 years ago and my stomach is not the same. Am I a tummy tuck candidate?

Abdominal wall rejuvenation
Feb 20, 2023

Great questions.
With any pregnancy, especially twins, there will be some abdominal wall changes. My consultations begin with a detailed physical examination to determine which part(s) of the abdominal wall and abdominal contents are responsible for the appearance. To be sure, based on your photos, the challenge is to address the abdominal wall but with no real need to address abdominal skin. How that is done depends on the findings on exam and possibly even a CT scan of the abdomen to…

Is there any other method other than that “purse string” look around nipples, after a breast uplift?

Is there any other method other than that “purse string” look around nipples, after a breast uplift?
Nov 11, 2018

Thanks for a great question. Yes, there are dozens or more options for breast lifts (mastopexy). One of the options for a small portion of patients is exactly what you described and is a “pursestring” mastopexy. The number of people who are good candidates for this type of procedure is quite small and the procedure carries a higher risk of complication and dissatisfaction than most of the others. As mentioned, there are many techniques and the best one(s) for you depend on a lot of f…

My left breast expander is much higher than my right natural breast. Is this normal?

Tissue expander riding high
Nov 11, 2018

Thanks for the great question.When reconstructing one side there is almost always considerable asymmetry during the expansion phase. Since there is another surgery to remove the expander and place a more “permanent” implant we have an opportunity to adjust most asymmetries. However, your left implant is riding quite high. I recommend you discuss this with your surgeon and get a feel for his/her confidence of correcting the asymmetry at implant exchange. If there is enough concern (surgeon …

Should the capsule also be removed when I have my implants taken out?

Remove of leave capsules when removing implants
Nov 11, 2018

Thanks for your questions. As is often the case there is no one “right” answer. There are situations when it is reasonable to remove most or all of the capsule such as severe capsular contracture or at the patient’s request for any number of reasons. However, many surgeons effectively remove implants without removing the capsules. Finally, there is usually an option for partial capsulectomy and that is the most common procedure in my practice . There are often areas of the capsule that are…

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Last updated on 11/24/2023