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What 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 strenuous is going to be different for everyone. So, now you’re probably…
Continue reading...Skin Quality and Liposuction
30. July 2010
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 and proportion – and often enhancing self image. Despite the obvious…
Continue reading...Few Women Choose Breast Reconstruction
27. July 2010
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 rewarding for the reconstructive surgeon. However, surprisingly few women actually choose…
Continue reading...Robert’s Story
23. July 2010
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 can be uniquely rewarding. One of…
Continue reading...Choosing a Plastic Surgeon Based on Price? … Beware, “WalMart Shoppers”!
17. July 2009
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 some patients are choosing a cosmetic surgeon based…
Avoid the double-talk and get the facts. Cosmetic Surgery Chronicle gives you easy access to accurate, helpful information about the trends that interest you.
Read on for real doctors' opinions on the latest controversies, technologies, and approaches in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine.
- Quick Comment: Too Much of a Good Thing
- Breast Reconstruction: Why or Why Not?
- Surgical vs. Liquid Facelift: Know the Difference
- Refine, Don't "Replace" Your Ethnic Nose
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future?
- San Diego Fraxel® Laser Therapy for Sun-Damaged Skin
- "Why Do I Look Old?" - 3 Questions to Help Identify Causes of Early Facial Aging
- The "Line" between Elective and Necessary Enhancements
- Different Approaches to the Male and Female Brow
- Will Liposuction Leave Me with Wrinkled, Sagging Skin?
- Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark, Sacramento Plastic Surgeons (8)
- Face the Stats: The Reality Behind MRSA Face Lift Infection Risks (6)
- Dr. Scott Green, Sacramento Plastic Surgeon (5)
- Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas, Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeons (5)
- Liposuction for Older Patients: Smart Choices for Great Results (post 2 of 2) (5)
- Dr. Evan Sorokin, New Jersey Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Andrew Smith, Orange County Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Richard D'Amico, Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey (4)
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future? (3)
- Stem Cells for Breast Augmentation? (3)
- Cosmetic Surgery and the Dangers of Photoshop
- Tummy Tuck? How About Umbilicoplasty?
- Positioning the Belly Button during a Tummy Tuck
- Quicker Healing with Multimodal Pain Therapy
- Does a Tummy Tuck Strengthen Your Abdomen?
- Tips for Preventing Wrinkles With Sunscreen: Part 2
- How Doctors Become Great Surgeons
- Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) – Is It Safe for Children?
- Breast Augmentation – Things to Consider
- Weight-Loss Surgery and Body Contouring for Childhood Obesity?
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