Choosing a Plastic Surgeon Based on Price? … Beware, “WalMart Shoppers”!
By: Michael Beckenstein, MD The old adage, “you get what you pay for” usually holds true for plastic surgery procedures like breast enhancement. As an Alabama plastic surgeon, I’m amazed to hear how...
View ArticleRobert’s Story
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. As an Alabama plastic surgeon, my work is not solely cosmetic. I am able to use my education and training to perform reconstructive surgery, an area of my practice that...
View ArticleFew Women Choose Breast Reconstruction
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. The issue of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is one that I find particularly important. It can be extremely valuable for the mastectomy patient and extremely...
View ArticleSkin Quality and Liposuction
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. At my practice in Birmingham, Alabama, liposuction is a very popular procedure. Liposuction is meant to slim and reshape specific areas of the body, improving contour...
View ArticleWhat is “Strenuous Exercise?”
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Your doctor may tell you to avoid strenuous exercise after undergoing a surgical procedure, but what does “strenuous” really mean? The truth is, what’s considered...
View ArticlePreserving Your Identity
By: Scott Ennis, M.D. Like many plastic surgeons in the Mobile, AL area, I find that it is very important to preserve a person’s individuality during plastic surgery rather than changing the person to...
View ArticleBreast Augmentation FAQs You Need to Know
By: Michael Beckenstein, M.D. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, I am faced with a number of questions about breast augmentation from my patients. Here are 3 of the most common: What...
View ArticleClarifying Your Plastic Surgeon’s Training
By: Michael Beckenstein, M.D. At my plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, I have noticed that patients are more aware about the importance of board certification and often ask about my credentials....
View ArticleThe Value of a Multidisciplinary Surgeon
By: Landon McLain, M.D. If you’ve researched surgeons for any length of time, you probably know by now that it’s important to choose one who is board certified. Some surgeons are certified by more than...
View ArticleWhat Breast Augmentation Options Look Most Natural?
By: Landon McLain, M.D. One of the most common concerns I hear from women who are interested in breast augmentation at my Huntsville, AL practice is that their breasts won’t look natural. I reassure...
View ArticleKeeping Your Cool After Breast Augmentation
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Getting breast implants is an exciting decision. Women often plan for months before having surgery, researching the procedure and deciding on a plastic surgeon. It’s...
View ArticleTummy Tuck Scars 101: What to Expect
By: Landon McLain, M.D. When undergoing cosmetic surgery, the last thing a patient wants is an unsightly scar. That’s why cosmetic surgeons almost always make incisions below the bikini line when...
View ArticleEnhancing Your Appearance After Weight Loss
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Losing weight is a challenge for most people, but it is a rewarding experience once it’s accomplished. Unfortunately, significant weight loss often results in loose,...
View ArticleDoes a Surgeon’s Area of Expertise Matter?
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Occasionally I hear someone suggest that it’s better to choose a plastic surgeon who specializes in one procedure, rather than a physician who has experience in a wide...
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