Profile of Michael Brandon Freeman, Dr

Dr. Brandon Freeman has been a prominent figure in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery since he joined Kern Medical in 2009. Serving as the Chief of Plastic Surgery and Facial Trauma, Dr. Freeman has dedicated his career to advancing surgical techniques, improving patient care, and leading by example in reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. His role extends beyond Kern Medical, as he also oversees the Grossman Burn Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital, where he manages complex burn treatments and reconstruction procedures. His dual roles place him at the forefront of both emergency trauma care and highly specialized cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, making him a trusted resource for patients and colleagues alike.

Dr. Freeman’s comprehensive training has equipped him with the skills needed to perform intricate and transformative surgeries. After earning his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, he went on to complete an internship at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. His training was further refined through specialized residencies and fellowships at esteemed institutions around the world. These included Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York, where he focused on reconstructive techniques; Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, known globally for its excellence in craniofacial surgery; and Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in South Australia, where he gained further expertise in microvascular and reconstructive surgery. Through these experiences, Dr. Freeman developed a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

Procedures of Michael Brandon Freeman, Dr ⁽²⁴⁾

Procedure	Rank in Bakersfield	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 6	Ranked in CA: 209	Ranked in US: 1084
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Bakersfield:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 2	Ranked in CA: 163	Ranked in US: 797
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Bakersfield: 4	Ranked in CA: 142	Ranked in US: 726
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 3	Ranked in CA: 129	Ranked in US: 626
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 2	Ranked in CA: 104	Ranked in US: 455
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Bakersfield:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Bakersfield:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Bakersfield:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 3	Ranked in CA: 144	Ranked in US: 488
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Bakersfield:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 3	Ranked in CA: 82	Ranked in US: 269
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 39	Ranked in US: 117
Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 2	Ranked in CA: 65	Ranked in US: 183
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 52	Ranked in US: 109
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 3	Ranked in CA: 196	Ranked in US: 930
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 128	Ranked in US: 478
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 177	Ranked in US: 946
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 113	Ranked in US: 668
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 131	Ranked in US: 531
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 57	Ranked in US: 203
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 1	Ranked in CA: 120	Ranked in US: 556
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 2	Ranked in CA: 59	Ranked in US: 197
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in Bakersfield: 2	Ranked in CA: 20	Ranked in US: 72