Fathers and sons in plastic surgery. Part 1
Aesthetic medicine is so popular today that it attracts not only many patients, but also doctors who decide to choose the “plastic surgery” profile for work. Some initially follow this path, while others retrain after several years of practice in another area of medicine.
Improving the appearance of others is a worthy and, frankly, inspiring activity. It is not surprising that entire dynasties are moving into this area. Meeting relatives involved in plastic surgery is not uncommon, but such a situation cannot be called common. For this reason, we decided to prepare a short digest about fathers and sons in plastic surgery. Which surnames have chosen one profession?
Bragilevs: Vadim Alekseevich and Sergey Vadimovich
Vadim Alekseevich began his career back in 1993. During this time, he became not only a doctor of the highest category, but also a candidate of medical sciences, the author of more than 40 scientific papers, as well as a full member of the Russian and International Societies of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (OPREH and ISAPS, respectively).
The alma mater for the specialist was the Military Medical Academy named after. S. M. Kirov in St. Petersburg:
“In the seventh grade, at my mother’s encouragement, I read F. G. Uglov’s book “The Heart of a Surgeon.” She just shocked me! Uglov, after all, started out as a zemstvo doctor in Siberia. I still love to remember the story of how, when he was still a very young doctor, a man came to him with his scalp practically removed: it had been killed by a bear! And while reading this, I realized that there was no other way for me than to become a surgeon.”
Bragilev Sr. has knowledge in many areas of medicine - in addition to plastic, these are maxillofacial, vascular and microsurgery, traumatology and orthopedics.
Like any self-respecting surgeon, he completed a variety of educational courses, including training in breast reconstruction and the use of biosizing systems for augmentation mammoplasty. The latter, by the way, is considered a priority in a doctor’s work:
“It just so happens that mammoplasty has become one of my favorite disciplines. And the impetus was an incident almost 20 years ago, when my teacher A.E. Belousov was writing a manual on reconstructive surgery, and asked me to write a chapter on mammoplasty to complete the picture. I then studied the issue theoretically, wrote a text, then got carried away, immersed myself and realized: that’s where the beauty is!”
In 2000, the plastic surgeon became one of the founders of the GrandMed clinic in St. Petersburg, where he currently works. The doctor knows how to perform a wide range of plastic surgeries.
But Bragilev Jr. studied at the Faculty of Medicine of St. Petersburg State Medical University. Initially, I chose general surgery, which I studied during my internship, but during my residency I decided to change my field of activity and chose plastic surgery. He received a certificate in this specialty at the Northwestern Medical University. I. I. Mechnikova. Conducting operations since 2011.
Sergei Vadimovich, unlike his father, is more passionate about rhinoplasty and even conducts scientific research in this field at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of PSPbSMU. At the moment, he has already published several articles on the issue of functional and reconstructive rhinoplasty. Among the doctor’s mentors are such names as Shumilo A.V., Shvyrev S.P., Ukrainsky A.I.
His father Vadim Alekseevich also taught the skills of plastic surgeon Bragilev Jr. The first practical experience was also acquired at the Grandmed clinic, one of the owners of which is Bragilev Sr. At the moment, Sergei Vadimovich operates in another St. Petersburg clinic, where he performs plastic surgery of the face, chest and abdomen.
Kahramanovs: Beglar Umbatovich and Eldar Beglarovich
Beglar Umbatovich has been practicing plastic surgery for more than 30 years. He began his journey into medicine at the First Leningrad Medical Institute named after. I. P. Pavlova, who graduated in 1976. This was followed by internship and postgraduate studies at the Moscow CIUV.
The doctor has been improving the appearance of his patients for many years, while not forgetting to take various advanced training courses in Russia and abroad. Thousands of grateful reviews demonstrate that he chose his profession correctly, because not every specialist can be called a recognized master. Among the operations he performs are blepharoplasty, face and neck rejuvenation, mammoplasty, ear and chin correction, tummy tuck and liposuction,
Kahramanov Sr. conducts scientific activities, is a candidate of medical sciences and is a member of the Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Russia. Moreover, Beglar Umbatovich is the author of a number of techniques and innovative solutions for blepharoplasty.
Kahramanov Eldar Beglarovich, unlike his father, received his higher medical education in the capital - at the Moscow State Medical and Dental University. He supplemented his knowledge at the Academy of Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and Central Research Institute of Information Technologies. Work experience in aesthetic surgery dates back to 2009.
Son Eldar, like his father, actively conducts scientific research and improves his knowledge through repeated educational courses, attends master classes and thematic congresses of all-Russian and international scale. Eldar Beglarovich also has a Candidate of Medical Sciences degree, and is also the author of 10 scientific papers and a full member of the OPREH.
Kahramanov Jr. also pays special attention to eyelid surgery, knows modern techniques for breast correction and liposuction, and can perform cosmetic procedures. Both Kahramanovs work in the same capital plastic surgery clinic.
Kovyntsevs: Nikolai Nikolaevich, Dmitry and Andrey Nikolaevich
The beginning of Nikolai Nikolaevich’s professional activity can be called 1980. Four years earlier, he graduated from the medical faculty of the Moscow Dental Institute.
Nikolay Kovyntsev is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, the author of an invention and a monograph. The doctor has published 30 published works. Along with aesthetic surgery, he is interested in cosmetological techniques, and to date he has performed over 10,000 aesthetic corrections of appearance. The doctor performs a wide variety of operations: blepharoplasty, mammoplasty, correction of the nose, chin and ears, abdominoplasty and intimate plastic surgery, etc.
The eldest son Dmitry followed in his father’s footsteps and also entered the Moscow Dental Institute. Next - residency in maxillofacial surgery and graduate school.
Dmitry Nikolaevich - Candidate of Medical Sciences and founder of the Method of plastic surgery of the temporal region (middle third of the face). Like his father, he is involved in scientific issues and already has several dozen published works.
Sometimes two sons at once are ready to follow their father’s path in plastic surgery
The surgeon actively improves his qualifications through internships and courses in the USA, France, Germany, where he participated in thematic congresses and symposiums. He has performed more than 3,000 appearance corrections, including operations such as mammoplasty, tummy tuck, gluteal and cruroplasty.
Another son of Kovyntsev Sr. is Andrei Nikolaevich. He chose the same university as his older predecessors - MGMSU. Similarly, he has an academic degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences. Among his mentors were famous professors and, of course, the famous father Nikolai Nikolaevich. Andrey Kovyntsev’s experience in plastic surgery can be counted back to 2003.
The doctor, like his immediate family, actively participates in Russian and international congresses and seminars. He also completed an internship in Rio de Janeiro. His areas of interest include aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries on the face and body.
Chuby: Sergei Grigorievich and Sergei Sergeevich
Sergey Grigorievich has been practicing plastic surgery since 1992. Earlier, in 1987, he graduated from the Samara Military Medical Institute. To complete his residency in maxillofacial medicine, he chose the Military Medical Academy named after. Kirov, and he received a certificate as a plastic surgeon after training at the Center for Human Reproduction.
It is interesting that his reports at congresses on plastic surgery interested his foreign colleagues so much that the specialist was invited to teach at the University of Alabama. Another specialist is famous for the fact that in 1996 he created and headed the department of plastic and aesthetic surgery at No. 3 of the Central Military Clinical Hospital named after. A. A. Vishnevsky.
The Candidate of Medical Sciences today practices in Russia and performs plastic surgeries to improve and restore appearance. The doctor performs a wide range of corrections, and is also a member of the International Association of Microsurgeons, as well as the South-Eastern Association of Plastic Surgeons.
As for his son, Sergei Sergeevich, he received his higher education at PMSMU. I. M. Sechenov with a degree in general medicine. This was followed by residency in general surgery at the Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians of the Moscow Scientific and Clinical Center named after. P. V. Mandryka Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. and residency in plastic surgery at the Perm State Medical University named after. I. M. Sechenov. The training courses for doctors did not end there. Chub Jr. studied laser technologies at the State Scientific Center for Laser Medicine of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia.
His professional experience is 8 years. Today Sergei Sergeevich works in the same Moscow clinic as his father.
As we see, sometimes two sons at once are ready to follow their father’s path in plastic surgery and often even work in the same clinic. Let's hope that these medical dynasties will always delight us with successful aesthetic results.
The most promising plastic surgeons of St. Petersburg
April 16, 2022Young personnel are the engine of any industry. Specialists of the new progressive generation are able not only to inherit the best from their mentors, but also to become world-famous professionals themselves. However, the title of master requires years of experience, many interesting clinical cases and, of course, an endless desire to improve in the chosen specialization. It is difficult to predict in advance which of the young specialists will gain international fame, but recognizing promising plastic surgeons is quite possible. So which of the doctors in St. Petersburg occupies a leading position in this ranking?
Sergey Bragilev
Medicine is a family affair for this surgeon. Studying with his father, the plastic surgeon Vadim Bragilev, Sergei Vadimovich realized that aesthetic plastic surgery was his calling. Before this, the specialist tried himself in general surgery, operative gynecology and obstetrics. To date, the doctor has successfully performed more than 2,000 operations and is now an employee of the Composite clinic, a subsidiary of .
He received his basic education at St. Petersburg State University, and became a plastic surgeon after his residency at Northwestern State Medical University named after. I.I. Mechnikov. The surgeon not only manages to perform operations, but also works on his PhD thesis on the topic: “Reconstructive surgeries on the nose.”
“It is important for me to build a relationship with the patient based on trust, respect and understanding. My mission in the profession is a happy, confident patient, satisfied with the result of our joint work,” says the plastic surgeon.
With Sergei Bragilev you can have blepharoplasty, improve the shape and size of your breasts, and correct your nose. The surgeon also deals with facial rejuvenation and liposuction, as evidenced by excellent “before and after” photos from satisfied patients.
Stanislav Ekimov
Doctor Ekimov has 10 years of intense practical activity in his profession.
The plastic surgeon already has 10 years of intensive practice behind him. A specialist can be called not just promising, but quite an accomplished pro. Stanislav Ekimov received his specialization after studying at the specialized department at the North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. This is not the end of his education - he continues to regularly attend international and Russian congresses on plastic surgery.
Dr. Stanislav Ekimov performs almost the entire range of plastic surgeries - from eyelid correction to facelift, from liposuction to shin augmentation. The doctor demonstrates no less impressive results in intimate aesthetic surgery and gluteoplasty. However, his favorite direction in aesthetics is breast correction.
Stanislav Vadimovich performs all types of mammoplasty, using advanced surgical techniques and high-quality instruments and materials. Thanks to the doctor’s skill, the result of the operation always looks natural and proportional, without any traces of surgical intervention. The specialist’s professionalism was appreciated by the judges of the international Aurora Beauty & Health Award, who awarded him the “Best Plastic Surgeon for Mammoplasty” award.
“From a doctor’s point of view, it is important for me that the patient can adequately perceive all the information that he receives from me, and methodically and regularly follow the instructions and recommendations. In this case, the result of the operation will be as expected,” this is how Dr. Ekimov characterizes his ideal patient.
The plastic surgeon is also famous among journalists. Thanks to his crystal clear reputation, Dr. Ekimov is often invited to speak as an expert. The doctor comments on current issues of the domestic aesthetic medicine market on federal television channels and on the pages of printed publications.
Alexander Yaklashkin
Graduate of the Military Medical Academy named after. CM. Kirov. In 2011, he completed an internship in the specialty “surgery” at the Research Institute of Emergency Medicine named after. I.I. Dzhanelidze in the department of thermal lesions, and devoted the next two years to studying the specialty “plastic surgery” at the North-Western State Medical University named after. I.I. Mechnikov. At the same university, he continues to work at the department, being an employee of the “Clinic of Doctor Kuprin”.
Thanks to the desire to be one of the best in his field, the surgeon has mastered the techniques and skills of performing most existing operations. The doctor's list of services includes face and neck lifts, nose and eyelid correction, otoplasty and mammoplasty. The specialist is also able to perform such appearance enhancements as mento- and cheiloplasty, as well as tummy tuck, liposuction and cruroplasty.
Alexander Yaklashkin actively participates in thematic training courses and seminars, attends international conferences and congresses on plastic and reconstructive surgery and more. More recently, the specialist even participated in the BRICS international conference on coronavirus.
Vladislav Spitsyn performs a wide range of plastic surgeries
Vladislav Spitsyn
The specialist’s alma mater is the Pacific State Medical University, from which he graduated in 2013. This was followed by an internship in surgery, years of work and internship at the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Medical Care named after I. I. Dzhanelidze. Vladislav Spitsyn was able to engage in plastic surgery after a two-year residency at the specialized department at the Northwestern State Medical University named after. I.I. Mechnikov. The doctor is also qualified in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The doctor performs a wide range of plastic surgeries - almost everything from head to toe. These are correction of the nose and eyelids, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, mammoplasty. The surgeon will successfully improve your face using ear plastic surgery, lipofilling, and removal of Bisha's lumps. Oh, and intimate plastic surgery is also included in the list of aesthetic services provided by the doctor.
Versatile education, diligence and responsibility for patients have already led Vladislav Spitsyn to the position of head of the department of the Abrielle plastic surgery clinic. Perhaps there will be new prospects soon?
Yulia Lebedeva
Plastic surgeon, young scientist, and also a graduate student at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University. She completed her residency in her specialty in 2022, but she can be envied in terms of mentors. Her teachers are famous plastic surgeons Vitaly Zholtikov and Natalya Korableva.
The specialist has already pleased the professional community with the publication of several scientific articles (including for foreign scientific journals). The young surgeon also has one patent for an invention registered. Her skills include performing rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, minimally invasive methods for facial correction, and aesthetic mammoplasty.
As stated on the website of the A3beaute clinic, where she currently works, Dr. Lebedeva “attaches great importance to dialogue with the patient. He considers the most important thing to be an honest and trusting relationship between the patient and the plastic surgeon. An individual approach based on the patient’s wishes and the maximum achievable results of the correction is the fundamental principle of its work.”
Like all surgeons who dream of becoming worthy representatives of the profession, Yulia Lebedeva actively participates in Russian and international conferences, symposia and congresses. The doctor also conducts his own master classes. Well, the specialist has already achieved success in science, and soon we will most likely be able to hear praise for her practical skills from leading plastic surgeons in Russia.
Patient reviews
October 19, 2021
Elena
I would like to recommend a wonderful, very sensitive and attentive surgeon - Vadim Alekseevich Bragilev.
I had a lift done on my entire face and eyes. I found the doctor after consulting on specialized forums and met several girls in person. I was especially interested in the issue of hernias in the lower eyelid - I read that the skin may sag or, on the contrary, gaps may appear if the excess is removed. With this I came to Bragilev, tormented him a lot with questions, the entire consultation was discussed, but very usefully, no empty advertising time, everything was to the point and full of information. The operation is completely satisfactory. I will soon celebrate six months since the transformation and the result exceeded expectations in some respects - I got a naturally toned face, an open look, a beautiful area around the eyes, and a minimum of wrinkles. September 23, 2021
Anna
I’ll try to give the first review of plastic surgery at Grandmed with Bragilev, I’ve never done this anywhere before. I liked the operation and it’s nice to see the result. The doctor is very impressive, talking with him was informative. He operated on my face and did a facelift for me as an adult lady. I had been losing weight for a year, which further increased the need for surgery. Severe sagging in the cheeks and lower third of the face. The lift corrected the situation perfectly. Clear lines, but agile facial expressions. My facial expressions were restored more than once, gradually, even in parts, I had auxiliary procedures done by a cosmetologist. In the end, I’ll tell you my conclusion: if you don’t have to rush for plastic surgery until you turn 55, not everyone definitely needs it, then after this milestone it’s better to do it, and then calmly enjoy your beauty. A good surgeon, of course, look for him very thoroughly!
August 17, 2021
Karina H.
Vadim Alekseevich, thank you very much! I was very worried about the operation and the result, but with your help I was able to gain courage and determination, which I do not regret, but on the contrary, I am only happy about. My breasts are a way to feel beautiful. The size and shape are simply amazing, no exaggeration! Your seam is so smooth, thin and unnoticeable that I can’t always find it right away, although who would look under the armpits anyway))) Thank you for your work, thank you for working wonders!
July 28, 2021
Diana
That feeling when you look at yourself in the mirror and don’t believe that the dream of recent years has finally come true! Vadim Alekseevich, how grateful and grateful I am to you!! My belly now looks great, and everyone will envy my waist, but whatever... I envy myself :))) And special thanks for the belly button! It no longer sticks out like I don’t know what! How happy I am that I turned to you! I tell everyone about you, and here, girls, who are reading, I highly recommend this not just an experienced and professional plastic surgeon, but a very tactful and pleasant man!
April 13, 2021
Albina
I thank Vadim Alekseevich for solving the problem of my “problematic” stomach. He had diastasis even before the birth of children, and after IVF twins everything became as bad as possible with him (the walls of his abdomen diverged even more, the skin patchwork apron hung in any position, he couldn’t even pull anything in even if he wanted to. A good doctor, subject to a full examination and compliance all the postoperative rules make abdominoplasty not such a terrible operation. I personally went through it easily, it’s not that I jumped out of bed that same day and ran home “hair back” in a dance, no, the first week required concentration and a reasonable attitude towards myself, but Then, week after week, the recovery progressed and was nothing but pleasing. Currently, the belly looks absolutely functional, beautiful, natural, externally and feels inside, the navel doesn’t look “like after surgery,” who knows, I’ve read a lot and seen a lot of bellies after surgery—my natural! Thank you!
March 21, 2021
Irina
I have known Vadim Alekseevich Bragilev for more than 7 years, he helped me get rid of the hump on my nose and solved my breathing problem due to a deviated septum, and now I have returned the beautiful and firm breasts that were my pride before the birth of children. This is truly a very smart surgeon who knows how to do it beautifully! If there is an opportunity and desire, then in the future I will undoubtedly return to him for a facelift or at least blepharoplasty. I recommend it to everyone, especially since he receives it not just anywhere, but at GrandMed, a clinic that is rightfully considered one of the best!
February 08, 2021
Victoria
I didn’t have a clear plan or mood for the operation; I spent three months collecting opinions, reading materials, reviews, seeking advice, and consulting with 4 surgeons. I followed the most comfortable path, waiting for the moment when the decision would come on its own. And so it happened, the calculation turned out to be correct. I realized that Bragilev Vadim Alekseevich and Grand Med are my choice and I am ready to go my way to the appearance I need with them. The doctor had a good contact right away, he understood my nose, and my expectations were not at all high, he told me what to do, how I would like it to work out and there are two ways, he gave me all the information to think about, calmly waited for my decision and was happy to get to work. A very smooth person when communicating, not at all stellar, real and real, like all of us. What can I say about the new nose - it is harmonious, the excess has been removed from the tip, the back is a smooth line, the nostrils are open exactly the way I wanted. Thank you, I’m completely satisfied with everything, I don’t want and don’t plan any alterations!
January 20, 2021
Natalia
Thanks to Vadim Alekseevich Bragilev, I again began to feel like an attractive woman. I came to him with the desire to correct a problematic stomach, which was stretched and destroyed by 4 births. And the skin was hanging down, and diastasis, and streaks - the whole sad set, which no amount of cosmetology, baths and other spells could correct. Fortunately, this doctor knows how to solve this problem comprehensively. 8 months after the operation, the stomach is only pleasing, both externally and internally (I’m talking about diastasis). Nothing diverges, sticks out, wrinkles or upsets me. Everything is clear about the operation and rehabilitation; it’s not sugar and it’s not an easy walk. We need to prepare, follow all the instructions, don’t do anything stupid, and gradually everything will be restored. I’m happy with my changes, I don’t plan any more surgery, but what I did was right!
October 13, 2020
Anna
At the beginning of autumn I had rhinoplasty done by Bragilev at GrandMed - my nose turned out great. Vadim Alekseevich and I discussed in great detail how to improve my nose as best as possible. Twice I went to think, because our opinions were slightly different, I looked at before/after photos on different resources and in the end came to the conclusion that he was right, that his experience clearly wins over my fantasies. Over the past six months after the operation, the nose has changed several times. At first, given the swelling, I didn’t really like the result. Yes, the tip no longer looked down and was smaller, but it still seemed to me that it was fleshy and long. Gradually the swelling began to go away and after 3 months I saw that the shape and size of the tip were exactly what we “designed”. And recently I saw that the nose is really cool. It looks great and harmonious on my face. Now I understand how patient (terribly) and understanding (very) Vadim Alekseevich is, because every time during examinations I told him that this was not what I wanted, and he explained that it was swelling, that the nose would change, that everything would be like this as we discussed. Of course, I am now glad that I chose this doctor, who did not follow my fantasies about a beautiful nose, but did everything competently, correctly, and as a result, I got what I dreamed of. Thanks again to Vadim Alekseevich for my nose and for your patience!
09 July 2020
A.T.
I would like to express my gratitude to the administrator of the surgery department. The girls are not only beautiful, where do you even find them? So much beauty in one place! Very professional in communication and support. What is very important is when women come for a consultation and are a little afraid, a little embarrassed. And this goodwill acts as a sedative. Maybe this is also because their leader is such an amazing surgeon Vadim Alekseevich Bragilev!
