Arizona Plastic Surgeon on Boosting Confidence in the New Year

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), cosmetic procedures have been on the rise since 2009, with over 13.1 million total procedures performed in the past year. Going into the new year, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Arizona, says if there is some improvement in the economy there will be an increase in aesthetic procedures being performed as more patients will be in a better financial state. Additionally, Dr. Turkeltaub discusses some cosmetic treatments to help patients feel and look younger, despite the economy, during the transition into a new year.

At his Arizona plastic surgery practice, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub says he has seen an increase in cosmetic enhancements during this current holiday season. He notes the holidays have traditionally been a particularly popular time of year for people to undergo aesthetic procedures, and adds that the extended holiday vacations offer an opportune time for many patients to seek both surgical and minimally or non-invasive procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic injections that can improve appearance as well as boost self-confidence. “The increase in surgical procedures around the holidays is likely related to people being off from work or having a much lighter schedule at this time of year. They may also have more help at home.”

For patients looking for affordable yet noticeable enhancements, Dr. Turkeltaub says that non-surgical injections and dermal fillers like Juvederm®, Restylane® and Radiesse® and BOTOX in Phoenix provide low-cost alternatives to surgical procedures and can provide immediate and effective results with little to no downtime for recovery. He notes that patients often look for simple procedures during the holidays that will improve their self-confidence during the stressful and often physically-taxing holiday season. “Non-surgical procedures such as BOTOX® injections and facial dermal fillers can affect enough changes for many people to produce noticeable improvements such as looking more youthful and relaxed, less angry and less tired.”

Although minimally invasive procedures can produce effective improvements in a patient’s appearance, Dr. Turkeltaub says they cannot truly substitute for the results and dramatic transformations of surgical enhancements like a facelift or breast augmentation in Phoenix. “Non-surgical procedures can provide improvements, but they are not a true replacement for surgery when it is indicated. Undergoing single and straightforward surgical procedures such as a breast augmentation rather than the performance of multiple ones together at far greater costs can improve one’s appearance without breaking the bank.”

Dr. Turkeltaub states that regardless of whether patients choose a surgical or non-invasive path to attain an improved, rejuvenated appearance and increased confidence, he recommends consulting with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon before considering any treatment. He adds that through the honed skills of a board-certified surgeon, along with a dedicated staff, patients can experience the benefits of a fresh start to the new year with higher quality cosmetic results.

About Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD, PC

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub completed both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree in the Six-Year Medical Program at Boston University, graduating summa cum laude, where he was also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society and the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He trained during a general surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, in addition to a plastic surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Turkeltaub is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Arizona Medical Association, and several other professional societies. His past appointments include two terms as President of the Maricopa County Plastic Surgeons Society and one as Secretary/Treasurer, as well as Clinical Instructor and Attending Physician in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dedicated to continued education in plastic surgery, Dr. Turkeltaub has been published in several journals and books and attends many national symposiums each year to keep up with the most effective techniques. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Turkeltaub’s practice, the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, has two locations at 10290 N. 92nd St., Suite 207 in Scottsdale, AZ and 18275 N. 59th Ave., Bldg. E Suite 126 in Glendale, AZ, both reachable at (480) 451-3000. The practice can also be contacted online via the website www.turkeltaub.com, www.arizonabreast.com, or facebook.com/drturkeltaub.

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XEOMIN Now Available at Arizona Plastic Surgery Practice

At his center for plastic surgery in Phoenix, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub is now providing a recently released alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic called XEOMIN® for wrinkle reduction. He states that this new product offers an effective alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic in helping patients reduce fine lines and enhance the vibrancy and youth of their skin and does so at a more affordable price.

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ, has announced that he will be offering XEOMIN® as an option to BOTOX® Cosmetic for the treatment of certain facial wrinkles. Though it has been used in many other countries worldwide since 2005, it was in July of this year that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the usage of XEOMIN® in the United States as a treatment for the reduction of glabellar (frown) lines. Dr. Turkeltaub says that he is excited about the new product, which can serve as an effective and more affordable alternative for BOTOX in Phoenix. He also states that treatment with this product can offer patients a noticeable reduction of facial lines and creases translating into a softer, more rejuvenated and youthful appearance.

Dr. Turkeltaub says the benefits available to patients seeking wrinkle reduction from XEOMIN in Arizona are very similar to those associated with BOTOX® Cosmetic, but with a more affordable price tag. XEOMIN® also requires no freezing or refrigeration until opened which reduces costs as well as the risks for unintended or unidentified impairment of viability.

Dr. Turkeltaub is one of a very limited number of physicians in the Phoenix metropolitan area selected by Merz, the manufacturer of Xeomin®, to offer this product at present. XEOMIN® will officially be available nationwide to physicians in the spring of 2012.

Providing the latest advancements in plastic surgery in Arizona, Dr. Turkeltaub says he hopes that XEOMIN® is just one of numerous additional innovations in cosmetic enhancements and facial rejuvenation that will ultimately become effective realities. As with any medical procedure, Dr. Turkeltaub also says he recommends consulting with an experienced and qualified board certified plastic surgeon before undergoing any treatment.

About Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD, PC

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub graduated from the honors Six-Year Medical Program at Boston University and Boston University School of Medicine, receiving both his Bachelor of Arts and Medical Doctor degrees in six years. He was a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Turkeltaub completed his general surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. He also trained extensively in plastic surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Turkeltaub subsequently served during an academic appointment as Clinical Instructor and Attending Physician in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Arizona Medical Association, and several other professional organizations. Dr. Turkeltaub is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been rated and awarded as a Patients’ Choice Physician.

Dr. Turkeltaub’s practice, the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, has two locations at 10290 N. 92nd St., Suite 207 in Scottsdale, AZ, and 18275 N. 59th Ave. Bldg. E Suite 126 in Glendale, AZ. Both locations are reachable at (480) 451-3000 or online via turkeltaub.com, arizonabreast.com, or facebook.com/drturkeltaub.

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Arizona Plastic Surgeon Discusses Mommy Makeover Procedure

The latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows cosmetic enhancement procedures increased nearly 9% from 2010-2011. Breast augmentation and liposuction were the two most common surgical procedures, while BOTOX® injections and hyaluronic acids (Juvederm® and Restylane®) were the two most popular nonsurgical treatments. Board certified Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub believes this particular increase may be in part linked to the growing trend of mommy makeovers: a combination of procedures designed to address the cosmetic concerns many woman have following pregnancy and childbirth.

After a 2% decrease in overall procedures from 2009-2010, the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows the number of procedures performed rose almost 9% in 2010, to total more than 9.3 million aesthetic enhancement procedures. Breast augmentation and liposuction were the two most popular procedures in 2010, a fact Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a board certified plastic surgeon in Arizona, partially attributes to the growing trend of mommy makeovers in Scottsdale: the process of combining surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures, as well as nonsurgical procedures, to address the common aesthetic concerns of mothers following pregnancy and childbirth.

At his Scottsdale plastic surgery practice, Dr. Turkeltaub states that he has seen an increase not only in individual surgical procedures such as breast augmentation and liposuction as well as in non-surgical procedures like BOTOX® treatments and dermal fillers (Juvederm®, Restylane® and Radiesse®), but also in the number of female patients who desire multiple surgical procedures in order to create a more comprehensive full-body makeover. Much of this is driven by women wanting to regain their pre-pregnancy appearance to feel and appear more attractive and youthful.

The combination of procedures—such as a breast augmentation with a tummy tuck and liposuction—provides financial and recovery time benefits as well. The total cost of the Scottsdale mommy makeover procedure can be substantially less if the individual procedures are performed at the same time. Furthermore, one operative period results in less total time off work, less outside child care, and requires only one recuperation period rather than two or more.

Dr. Turkeltaub states that it is critically important for a patient contemplating cosmetic surgery, whether it is a single procedure like breast augmentation or liposuction, or a combination of procedures similar to the mommy makeover, to seek care from a board certified plastic surgeon. He adds that the complexity of these procedures, even when performed separately, requires the experience gained and skills developed and refined during intensive, rigorous plastic surgery training prior to the certification process.

About Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD, PC

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub earned his medical degree during a six year medical program at Boston University and the School of Medicine. He then completed a general surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson National Memorial Hospital, which was followed by a plastic surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Turkeltaub is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the Arizona Medical Association.

Dr. Turkeltaub has two plastic surgery office locations: the Scottsdale office is located at 10290 N. 92nd St. Suite 207, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; the Glendale office is located at 18275 N. 59th Ave., Bldg. E Suite 126, Glendale, AZ 85308. Consultations for both offices can be made by telephone at (480) 451-3000 or online at turkeltaub.com, arizonabreast.com, and facebook.com/drturkeltaub.

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Our very own Dr. Steven Turkeltaub is honored to have been named a recipient of the 2010 Patients’ Choice Award. This accolade is to recognize physicians nation-wide who have made a clear-cut difference in the lives of their patients. The criteria for the Patients’ Choice Award is based on a set of rigid factors, including: bedside manner, doctor-patient interaction time, follow-up care, professionalism of support staff & overall superior patient experience and care. There are a plethora of positive physician reviews submitted by patients online everyday, however very few physicians receive rave patient reviews on a consistent basis. In fact, Dr. Turkeltaub is among only 6% of physicians in the country to receive this distinction

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, you can contact our office at 480-451-3000.

Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub is the medical director of the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a cosmetic surgery practice offering a variety of plastic surgery procedures that address aesthetic concerns of the breast, body, skin, and face. Dr. Turkeltaub offers several options for those considering plastic surgery in Phoenix and surrounding areas.  In this article, Dr. Turkeltaub discusses how the economy has impacted his Plastic Surgery practice through Phoenix, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas in Arizona.

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