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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
5. August 2010
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