Dr. Johan E. Brahme MD

Dr. Johan E. Brahme brings twenty-two years of surgical experience and expertise to La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the last thirteen devoted exclusively to plastic surgery. Dr. Brahme was born and raised in Malmo, Sweden, and has a long tradition of medicine in his family, his father and grandfather both being physicians. Dr. Brahme immigrated to the USA in 1970 and settled in La Jolla. He received his undergraduate education at Revelle College, UCSD, and was awarded his medical degree from the School of Medicine at UCSD as well.

Dr. Brahme completed a six year General Surgery residency at the UC San Diego School of Medicine in 1987. Upon graduation he was awarded the Chairman's Prize for Outstanding Achievement. He remained on the University's faculty for two years as a teacher and cancer surgeon, specializing in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Brahme was also selected as a Joseph H. Boyes fellow in hand surgery in Los Angeles, a prestigious program with emphasis on children's hand surgery.

Dr. Brahme is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently limits his practice to plastic surgery.

As Secretary/Treasurer of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, he remains active in the teaching of plastic surgeons at UCSD. In addition, he is Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the UCSD Medical Center, a voluntary position.

Dr. Brahme volunteers his talents as a Plastic surgeon in Mexico for the benefit of disadvantaged children, repairing Cleft lips and palates as well as hand deformities through the Interface program at UCSD. He also continues to lecture locally and internationally on topics in plastic surgery.

Dr. Brahme is accomplished in all areas of plastic surgery, and brings a unique sensitivity and special aesthetic knowledge to his patients. Specializing in both face and brow lifts, as well as breast and body contouring, he is often asked to combine multiple procedures to achieve optimal results. Many of his patients develop a lifelong relationship with him, bringing friends and relatives from near and far to see him.

Dr. Brahme lives in La Jolla with his wife Sevil, also a physician. She is a radiologist who was recently featured in San Diego Magazine's "The Best Doctors in San Diego" issue. They have two children, Lucas and Alexandra, both in elementary school. Dr. Brahme is an avid musician, playing and performing with local groups, and also enjoys art, cooking and international travel.