Roger K. Khouri, MD, FACS, is a board certified plastic surgeon, with extensive training across a range of specialties, including general surgery at the University of North Carolina, plastic surgery at Brown University, and further expertise in reconstructive microsurgery and hand surgery from New York University and Harvard University, respectively. Renowned for his scholarly contributions to plastic surgery and hand surgery, evidenced by over 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Khouri has also served as a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. He shares his life with his wife, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, a distinguished pathologist and dermatologist, and their five children.

As the founder of the Miami Breast Center and Miami Hand Center, Dr. Khouri brings over 40 years of experience as a reconstructive surgeon and hand surgeon. Honored with the Godina Lectureship in Microsurgery in 2002, he has been at the forefront of developments in reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction techniques and fat transfer methods. Dr. Khouri's innovation led to the creation of the BRAVA breast enhancement and shaping system in 1999, revolutionizing breast reconstruction with the introduction of BRAVA + AFT, a novel autologous fat transfer procedure.

In 1997, Dr. Khouri's significant publication in the Annals of Surgery introduced the most extensive global experience in breast reconstruction through microsurgery techniques like DIEP and TRAM flaps. Over the years, he has enhanced the BRAVA + AFT method, offering a more patient-friendly alternative method of prophylactic breast reconstruction. His work in advancing liposuction and lipografting has established him as a leader in implant-free breast augmentation and reconstruction post-mastectomy, contributing significantly to the field of general surgery.

Dr. Khouri's global recognition for his work in fat graft regenerative techniques and the BRAVA system in breast reconstruction has led him to lecture worldwide, influencing over 200 other plastic surgeons and surgery societies across 35 countries. His advancements earned him accolades from EURAPS and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in 2010, and a notable publication award in 2012. Proudly, 25% of his clientele are knowledgeable healthcare professionals, underscoring the trust in his innovative approaches.

Dr. Khouri has personally mentored over 500 plastic surgeons from 40 countries in his groundbreaking techniques. His teaching approach includes performing live surgery demonstrations and individualized patient examinations, ensuring comprehensive understanding and skill development. Many attendees of his courses, accessible at www.fatgraftcourse.com, have returned to their practices, integrating Dr. Khouri's methodologies to enhance patient care.

As a founding member and former president of the International Society of Plastic and Regenerative Surgeons (www.ISPRES.org), Dr. Khouri champions the transition of plastic surgery towards minimally-invasive regenerative procedures. Operating alongside his team at the Key Biscayne Surgery Center and various Miami hospitals, Dr. Khouri continues to shape the landscape of plastic and regenerative surgery with his innovative techniques and commitment to advancing the field.