Reviews of Christopher G. Trahan, MD, FACS (Plastic Surgery)

Lita Poehlman

I am BRCA1+ & had a prophylactic bi-lateral mastectomy & reconstruction in 2009. From the beginning of this journey, I was beset with one complication after another leading to 12 surgeries & ending up in pain & mutilated. I took some time to heal and then consulted with one of Dr. Trahan's associates while attending a conference. It wasn't long before I was able to get scheduled for surgery with Dr. Trahan at St. Charles Surgical Hospital. During my pre-op exam, he suspected more problems than the eye could see & arranged for one of his colleagues to assist with my surgery the next morning. My issues went far beyond my mutilated chest. The internal damage from chest to groin was extensive, included 3 hernias 2 of which were life threatening, 1 that would have undoubtedly killed me. I had spent 2 years in horrific pain and not one of my local doctors had an answer. I owe Dr. Trahan my life. It has to date taken 5 trips to Nola to repair the damage and complete breast reconstruction that is acceptable to both of us. We are nearly there. He & his colleagues know the importance of putting a human being back together, not just a body. I will be forever grateful to them and would recommend Dr. Trahan or any of his colleagues to anyone.

Stevie Collins

Dr Trahan gave me one breast much smaller than the other and hard. It throbs all day and my ribs stick out of the side. my stomach is also hard and big like I'm pregnnt. I try to get my medical records. still waiting.

Kara Dameron

Dr. Chris is an angel. Sent from heaven. He did an awesome job on my breast. His staff is awesome as well.

Dana Atkins

Dr Trahan is an amazing doctor. His bedside manner, care and concern for me as a person more than a patient was hands down the best I’ve ever experienced. He was very detailed and thorough throughout the entire process. He was available to answer all questions. Even my husband said he’s the best doctor we both have worked with ever. I have recommended him and The Center many times.

Bryan Stephenson

Dr treyhorn operated on my mom and it has been a nightmare of an experience. She has been left with nerve damage and lots of other terrible things. This seems like a very unprofessional practice that I’d avoid at all costs, unless you want to have to have nerve damage. My moms doctors have requested records multiple times and they have never provided any information.

patricia chotto

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in March 2018. I chose to have double bilateral breast reconstruction-with DIEP flap/ Nipple sparing Surgery. I could just not go through having to go have another mammogram the following year and hearing that news again. I also chose the double bilateral because I did not want to go through radiation and take hormone blockers for the next 10 years. It was a huge decision, but I knew once I met the surgeons, I wanted a double bilateral. I prayed about everything and it was God who lead me to these wonderful amazing surgeons Dr. Christopher Trahan and Karl Orydone I remember during my Consultation Dr. Trahan words that just hit my heart, “We don’t just want to make women beautiful under their Blouse or dress we want women to be and beautiful the moment they step out the shower in look into the mirror at themselves” Those were the words that determined my choice and I also got that gut feeling that these were the surgeons God had chosen for me. I am so thankful for them and especially with the results Dr. Trahan has given me. He has played a VITAL role in my life and has forever changed my life. I can never thank him enough. He has made me healthy and whole again and giving me my self-esteem back. I will say this I was able to overcome everything because of my Faith in our Amazing God and my awesome Surgeons . God’s grace got me through it all . You never want to hear those words, “ YOU HAVE CANCER” , but if you do remember this, its all about who you chose as your surgeons and hospital. I am 100% happy with my breast. They look absolutely beautiful and better than they did before. I still have feeling and sensation in them. If you are considering or have to have a single or double bilateral you should at least meet with Dr Trahan and take a tour of St Charles Surgical Hospital. I have never but once in my life met a caring, compassionate, and loving doctor as Dr Trahan. He truly gets it he understands what we are going through. He’s truly genuine and I am so thankful to have had Dr Trahan, Dr Karl Orydone, and the Awesome staff at The Center for Restorantive Breast Surgery. God bless you, Patti Chotto

Justine Barron

I wouldn't believe the hype. I know some women have good experiences at this hospital, but others don't and they treat them horribly. My surgeon was Dr Trahan. He wanted to cancel my surgery the day before, after sellling me on it for a year and me planning my life around it, because he had a "vibe" and "works on instinct." . He pushes a lot of propaganda and sells hard for people desperate, like I was. In my case, something went wrong after the surgery. I knew what it was. He made me feel like I was crazy and ignored texts and emails. When he finally got confirmation that I was right, he didn't contact me for a month to explain it. A month!!! And then explained that my result was extremely rare. Why would you wait a month to share results with an extremely rare case, especially if you need to schedule another surgery soon? When I asked questions about how they determine and define their 99% success rate - because he was suggesting I do the same thing over again, which is a very painful surgery - he dropped me as a patient. And this was after I lost insurance. Then I requested my medical records and they didn't include anything - any proof that he reviewed my ultrasounds, any of the after care appointments, anything. It was the worst experience I've had, made worse because Dr Trahan will talk for over an hour about what a great and wonderful person he is. Don't fall for it. Actually good and caring doctors don't have to go on and on about it. Also not a huge deal but he calls female patients "sweetheart," etc which made me super uncomfortable. It's all very weird and casual like that.