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# Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The Phoenix-Scottsdale Plastic Surgery practice of Dr. Steven Turkeltaub offers breast augmentation, mastopexy, tummy tuck, mommy makeover and more.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.turkeltaub.com/blog/) - Read the Blog of Scottsdale-area plastic surgeon Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD to learn about the latest news, procedures & advancements in cosmetic surgery.
- [Breast Reduction & Athletic Performance: Improving Comfort and Endurance](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-athletic-performance-improving-comfort-and-endurance/) - Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon outlines how breast reduction can help athletes, yogis, and active women enjoy a lighter breast size and improve performance.
- [Considering a Breast Lift After Weight Loss: Is It the Right Choice for You?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/considering-a-breast-lift-after-weight-loss-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you/) - Losing a significant amount of weight is an incredible accomplishment. Whether you reached your goal through diet and exercise, medication-assisted weight loss or bariatric surgery, the health benefits can be life-changing. Many people feel more energetic, healthier and more confident after losing weight. However, one aspect of weight loss that often comes as an unwelcome
- [Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck? 5 Signs You Might Be Ready](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/am-i-a-good-candidate-for-a-tummy-tuck-5-signs-you-might-be-ready/) - If you’ve been working hard to feel comfortable in your body but your midsection just won’t cooperate—you’re not alone. Many people consider a tummy tuck (also called an abdominoplasty) after weight changes, pregnancy or simply the natural aging process. The big question most patients ask is: Am I actually a good candidate? This guide is
- [Understanding Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/understanding-insurance-coverage-for-breast-reduction-surgery/) - For many people, having overly large breasts is not just an aesthetic concern—it’s a daily physical and emotional burden. Chronic neck, back and shoulder pain, deep bra strap grooves, skin irritation, posture problems and limitations with exercise or sleep can slowly erode quality of life. Even simple activities like standing for long periods, running errands
- [Breast Explantation: Understanding the Removal of Breast Implants and Why More Women Are Choosing It](https://www.turkeltaub.com/explantation/breast-explantation-understanding-the-removal-of-breast-implants-and-why-more-women-are-choosing-it/) - For decades, breast augmentation has been one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. Millions of women have chosen breast implants to enhance their appearance, attractiveness and confidence or to reconstruct their breasts after cancer surgery. Yet today, a growing number of women are making a different and equally confident decision: to have their
- [Breast Augmentation Results After Twenty-Two Years: A Long-Term Perspective](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-results-after-twenty-two-years-a-long-term-perspective/) - Time is a curious thing. Twenty-two years can feel like an eternity or like it passed in the blink of an eye, depending on where you are in life. For someone in their twenties, twenty-two years sounds almost unimaginable—a future filled with unknowns and decades of change. For someone in their forties, fifties or older,
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Achieving Custom Contours with Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/practice-news/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-achieving-custom-contours-with-breast-implants/) - Discover how Scottsdale patients can customize their breast contours through careful selection of implant size, type, profile, and shape. Learn more.
- [Inverted Nipples: Causes, Correction Options, Recovery and Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/inverted-nipples-causes-correction-options-recovery-and-results/) - A Guide to Inverted Nipples and Their Treatment Inverted nipples are more common than most people realize. Millions of women have one or both nipples that are retracted below the areola instead of projecting outward as with normal anatomy. While some women have no physical or emotional concerns, others feel very self-conscious, frustrated and
- [How Breast Implants Age: What to Expect Short and Long Term After Breast Augmentation Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/how-breast-implants-age-what-to-expect-short-and-long-term-after-breast-augmentation-surgery/) - For many women, breast augmentation is one of the most rewarding cosmetic procedures. It is also important to know that breast implants are not considered lifetime devices. Over the years, changes in your body, lifestyle or implant condition may lead you to consider breast implant revision surgery. If you’re wondering whether a second surgery is
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Reveals Potential Health Benefits of a Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-reveals-potential-health-benefits-of-a-tummy-tuck/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub outlines potential benefits to health and well-being after a tummy tuck at our Scottsdale practice. Learn more about abdominoplasty.
- [Finding the Ideal Breast Implant for You](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/finding-the-ideal-breast-implant-for-you/) - Breast augmentation has long been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women choose it to enhance their figure, restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss or achieve improved symmetry. While the performance of the procedure by a plastic surgeon is of utmost importance,
- [Arizona Plastic Surgeon on Latest Mommy Makeover Trend](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/arizona-plastic-surgeon-on-latest-mommy-makeover-trend/) - At his Scottsdale plastic surgery practice, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses the mommy makeover, a procedure combining breast lift and other enhancements.
- [You are Almost Never Too Old for a Breast Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-lift-mastopexy/you-are-almost-never-too-old-for-a-breast-lift/) - The vast majority of women are far more concerned about their appearance and attractiveness when they are young and more beautiful as compared to when they are much older and the effects of aging and life have taken their toll. There are many obvious and rational reasons for this. However, this doesn’t mean that they
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Outlines Realistic Expectations for Tummy Tuck Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/practice-news/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-outlines-realistic-expectations-for-tummy-tuck-results/) - Gain insight into what to expect from the outcome of abdominoplasty at our Scottsdale practice, including info on scarring, weight gain, and stretch marks.
- [Cherry Financing: Another Financing Option for You to Consider](https://www.turkeltaub.com/financing/cherry-financing-another-financing-option-for-you-to-consider/) - We are very happy to announce yet another option available for our patients who are considering financing their plastic surgery procedure: Cherry Financing (https://withcherry.com/consumers). For years we have partnered with CareCredit, the 1000 pound gorilla when it comes to medical care financing. Later on, we added Alphaeon which provided a financing source for some individuals
- [Your Guide to Breast Reduction Surgery: What to Know Before, During and After](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/your-guide-to-breast-reduction-surgery-what-to-know-before-during-and-after/) - For many women, having overly large breasts can be more than a cosmetic concern. They can significantly interfere with one’s daily life, activities, self-confidence and physical well-being. Breast reduction surgery, also known as a reduction mammoplasty, offers a lasting solution for those women seeking relief. It is consistently rated as one of the most satisfying
- [Arizona Plastic Surgeon in the News Discussing Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/arizona-plastic-surgeon-in-the-news-discussing-tummy-tuck/) - Learn more about the growing popularity of the tummy tuck and mommy makeover with Dr. Turkeltaub at his Arizona plastic surgery practice.
- [Dr. Turkeltaub In the News Discussing Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/dr-turkeltaub-news-discussing-breast-reduction/) - Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses common reasons, risks, and benefits his patients confront when considering a breast reduction.
- [Steven H. Turkeltaub, M.D. Discusses the Impact of the Economy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/steven-h-turkeltaub-m-d-discusses-the-impact-of-the-economy/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses the effects of the economy on plastic surgery, both cosmetic and reconstructive. He notes that women are still pursuing breast reductions.
- [Arizona Plastic Surgeon Now Offering Innovative BOTOX Alternative XEOMIN](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/arizona-plastic-surgeon-now-offering-innovative-botox-alternative-xeomin/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a plastic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ, has announced he will now be providing XEOMIN, a BOTOX alternative for wrinkle reduction.
- [Cosmetic Enhancements Can Offer a Fresh Start to the New Year Says Arizona Plastic Surgeon](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/cosmetic-enhancements-can-offer-a-fresh-start-to-the-new-year-says-arizona-plastic-surgeon/) - At his Arizona plastic surgery practice, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses how to keep one's appearance vibrant and refreshed during the new year.
- [Don't Seek Plastic Surgery South Of The Border](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/dont-seek-plastic-surgery-south-of-the-border/) - Undergoing plastic surgery procedures south of the border in order to save money can be extremely risky, even life, threatening, and is strongly discouraged.
- [The Importance of Having a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Perform Your Cosmetic Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/the-importance-of-having-a-board-certified-plastic-surgeon-perform-your-cosmetic-procedures/) - There are infinite dangers to your health and appearance in undergoing cosmetic procedures from individuals who aren't board certified plastic surgeons.
- [What is Breast Implant Associated-Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC) and Should You Be Concerned?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/what-is-breast-implant-associated-squamous-cell-carcinoma-bia-scc-and-should-you-be-concerned/) - Due to very careful surveillance, monitoring and reporting of breast implant related issues by the plastic surgery community and professional organizations, a relatively “new” and very rare entity has been identified. This pathological occurrence has been categorized as Breast Implant Associated-Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC). Its existence has just been recently publicized by a Food and
- [Postoperative Garments Following Your Tummy Tuck Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/postoperative-garments-following-your-tummy-tuck-surgery/) - Recovering from a tummy tuck, especially the first several days, is not a walk in the park for most patients. It can be uncomfortable and, at times, a bit challenging. Closely following your plastic surgeon’s guidelines and recommendations can set the stage for helping you get through this period of time much better and with
- [Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: Understanding When Each Procedure Is Right for You](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-vs-breast-lift-understanding-when-each-procedure-is-right-for-you/) - Choosing the right cosmetic breast procedure can be confusing, especially when deciding between breast augmentation, a breast lift or a combination of both. While each procedure offers unique benefits, understanding the indications for each can help you make an informed decision that best suits your aesthetic goals. Of course, this is exactly why you want
- [Understanding the Health Risks of GLP-1 Agonists like Ozempic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/ozempic/understanding-the-health-risks-of-glp-1-agonists-like-ozempic/) - If you are overweight, losing that weight can be quite challenging as you know personally. And then keeping it off … well, that is another story. There truly have been countless diets proposed and touted, whether fad or so called based on scientific evidence. In the end, if one of them worked predictably and well,
- [Redefining the Postpartum Journey: How Tummy Tucks Can Help Moms Reclaim Their Shape](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/redefining-the-postpartum-journey-how-tummy-tucks-can-help-moms-reclaim-their-shape/) - Learn how tummy tuck surgery at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale addresses post-pregnancy changes to support confidence & comfort.
- [Moving on From Your Gauged Earlobes: Been There, Done That](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gauged-earlobes/moving-on-from-your-gauged-earlobes-been-there-done-that/) - Stretching or gauging of the earlobe has been around for a long, long time. Would you believe this type of body modification has been traced back to at least 5300 years ago? Yes, that is absolutely true. A mummified individual discovered in 1991 high in the Alps near the Austrian-Italian border, dating back to 3300
- [Treatment of Inverted Nipples: An Easy Solution for an Embarrassing Issue](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/treatment-of-inverted-nipples-easy-solution-for-an-embarrassing-issue/) - For millennium, the youthful female breast has always been considered the quintessential symbol of female beauty, fertility and sexual attractiveness – and more. This is true from the perspectives of both men and women. Of course, a breast wouldn’t be what it is without the vitally important nipple firmly, and often proudly, projecting out above
- [Options for Addressing Your Gynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/options-for-addressing-your-gynecomastia/) - Although enlarged breasts in men is a very common occurrence, it is also quite embarrassing for many and for understandable reasons. Technically and politely, this condition is known as gynecomastia which is derived from Latin, meaning “woman breasts”. It also is colloquially referred to as man-boobs, moobs and even bitch tits. Especially if you are
- [The Many Benefits of a Breast Reduction for Women with Large Breasts](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/the-many-benefits-of-a-breast-reduction-for-women-with-large-breasts/) - A breast reduction may be considered to be a reconstructive procedure for some women – reducing the size of large breasts that are causing a variety of unwanted symptoms and issues. It can also be thought of as a cosmetic procedure – reducing oversized, droopy breasts to smaller, firmer and more attractive ones. For many
- [What is Right for Me: A Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift or Both?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/what-is-right-for-me-a-breast-augmentation-breast-lift-or-both/) - So you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts and just want them to look much better than they do right now. At times you feel self-conscious about them or maybe just don’t have the self-confidence that you would like to have. Perhaps, they just don’t look like they used to. Or, maybe they
- [Update on Breast Implant Illness and the Indications for an En Bloc Capsulectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/bia-alcl/update-on-breast-implant-illness-and-the-indications-for-an-en-bloc-capsulectomy/) - There are a number of women with breast implants who feel that they have breast implant illness (BII) and are requesting, or even insisting , to have their breast implants removed along with an en bloc capsulectomy. They do their online research and find information that seems to be quite authoritative and definitive that supports
- [Can Having a Tattoo Lead to Cancer?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tattoos/can-having-a-tattoo-lead-to-cancer/) - What is a Tattoo? A tattoo is a body modification involving the injection of pigments, dyes or ink into the skin that is done for numerous reasons – or no discernible reason at it. It can be done to create a shape, symbol, image, picture, message, artwork and more. Tattoos have also been used for
- [What are Some of the Complications That Can Occur with a Breast Augmentation?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/what-are-some-of-the-complications-that-can-occur-with-a-breast-augmentation/) - Not surprisingly, breast augmentation surgery has been among the top plastic surgery procedures sought after by women for decades and for quite obvious reasons. It also has among the highest satisfaction rates of all cosmetic procedures as expressed by those who have undergone the procedure. The results are often outstanding and with immediate physical and
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses How to Prepare For a Mommy Makeover](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-how-to-prepare-for-a-mommy-makeover/) - Interested in a mommy makeover? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon offers advice on preparing for surgery, including how to choose a surgeon. Learn more.
- [The Important Relationships of Ozempic on Weight Loss and Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/ozempic/the-important-relationships-of-ozempic-on-weight-loss-and-plastic-surgery/) - Millions of adult Americans are overweight, obese or worse - morbidly obese (a BMI of 40 or greater). A sizable majority know that they are overweight and are not happy with their predicament. They don’t like the way they look in clothes and, perhaps even worse, with no clothes on. Many want to do
- [How Much Do My Breast Implants Weigh?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/how-much-do-my-breast-implants-weigh/) - Perhaps you are considering a breast augmentation and would like to have some idea how heavy the breast implants that you are interested in are. Or, maybe you already have breast implants and are curious exactly how much they weigh and what their contribution is to your weight. Well, you’re in luck because we have
- [Will Insurance Cover Gynecomastia Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gynecomastia-treatment/will-insurance-cover-gynecomastia-surgery/) - Gynecomastia, colloquially called man-boobs, is an abnormal enlargement of the breasts in men. It is most commonly seen in the teenage years during puberty but resolves in most males by the end of puberty. It can also develop any time thereafter for many reasons such as the result of using anabolic steroids, hormonal imbalances due
- [Non-surgical Facelifts are NOT Facelifts](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facelift-2/non-surgical-facelifts-are-not-facelifts/) - Despite all the intense marketing, hype and claims, nonsurgical facelifts are not facelifts and don't achieve anywhere near the same rejuvenation result.
- [Beauty, Plastic Surgery and the Job Market](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/beauty-plastic-surgery-and-the-job-market/) - Experience and research reveal that candidates competing for jobs have better odds if they are beautiful appearing versus plain - and is true for men and women.
- [The Increasing Popularity of Mommy Makeovers](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/the-increasing-popularity-of-mommy-makeovers/) - The outstanding improvements in appearance as well as self-esteem that can result from a Mommy Makeover has resulted in a marked increase in its popularity.
- [Can Undergoing a Tummy Tuck Also Help You to Lose Weight Long-Term?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/can-undergoing-a-tummy-tuck-also-help-you-to-lose-weight-long-term/) - A new study published provides evidence of a positive correlation between a tummy tuck and long-term weight loss, particularly in certain subsets of patients.
- [Will I Gain Weight After a Breast Augmentation?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/will-i-gain-weight-after-a-breast-augmentation/) - A concern that some women have when contemplating breast augmentation surgery is whether or not they can expect to gain weight after surgery. This is indeed an interesting question. Perhaps. In order to answer it, we can look at this from two different perspectives: Will my breast implants, used for my breast augmentation, directly cause
- [German Research Reveals Health Benefits of “Boob” Staring by Men - Part 2](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/german-research-reveals-health-benefits-of-boob-staring-by-men-part-2/) - The study that you just read about in my (eloquent, erudite, entertaining) blog was never conducted. All of this was (unfortunately for millions of men :-) ) completely bogus. It never happened. There was no such researcher in Germany. Besides, you would expect such a person to be named something like Dr. Franz Blutenheimer or
- [German Research Reveals Health Benefits of “Boob” Staring by Men](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/german-research-reveals-health-benefits-of-boob-staring-by-men/) - A published research study from Germany reveals substantial health benefits for men derived by staring at women's breasts a minimum of 10 minutes/day.
- [What Cosmetic Breast Surgery is Right for You?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/what-cosmetic-breast-surgery-is-right-for-you/) - You are dissatisfied or even unhappy with the appearance of your breasts and you want them to look better. Much better! Your breasts are small but firm so it may be very obvious that a breast augmentation is exactly what you need. Perhaps your breasts are the size that you like but they are no
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Outlines Tummy Tuck Health Benefits](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-outlines-tummy-tuck-health-benefits/) - Interested in tummy tuck surgery? Learn about the possible health benefits of abdominoplasty, including reduced back pain, enhanced posture & a stronger core.
- [Helpful Tips for Your Tummy Tuck Recovery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/helpful-tips-for-your-tummy-tuck-recovery/) - For a long time now, you absolutely have not liked the way your tummy has looked. There is loose skin, undesirable stretch marks and your tummy just pooches out. Perhaps somewhat embarrassingly. This has persisted since your pregnancies. Despite exercising, eating fairly healthy and trying to get off some of the fat, you
- [What Is the Difference Between a Tummy Tuck and a Mini Tummy Tuck?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tummy-tuck-and-a-mini-tummy-tuck/) - Curious if a mini tummy tuck or traditional tummy tuck is right for you? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon explains the benefits of each procedure on our blog.
- [Will My Skin Tighten After Gynecomastia Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/will-my-skin-tighten-after-gynecomastia-surgery/) - Enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, is very common. And one that can be quite embarrassing for many men. This is true whether the breast size is a “C” cup or more or if it is essentially imperceptible except to the affected individual. Fortunately, the surgical treatment of gynecomastia - male breast reduction
- [The 24 Hour Boob Job. What?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/the-24-hour-boob-job-what/) - Want to look particularly voluptuous for that new date? You know that you are going to run into your ex- at a party. How about some payback by making him feel just a little bit jealous? Do you want to look especially sexy in your wedding gown? For all these reasons and likely many more,
- [About JP Drains for Your Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/jackson-pratt-drain/about-jp-drains-for-your-surgery/) - What Are JP Drains? Drains used in surgical procedures are typically special tubes that provide a means for fluid that can accumulate in surgically created sites to exit and be collected in a container. Their purpose is to minimize the risk of fluid being retained in a closed wound, known as a seroma, which can
- [Buyer Beware When It Comes to Selecting A Doctor to Perform Your Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/buyer-beware-when-it-comes-to-selecting-a-doctor-to-perform-your-plastic-surgery/) - When selecting a physician to perform your plastic surgery make sure that he or she is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- [Brief Overview of Liposuction vs. CoolSculpting](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/brief-overview-of-liposuction-vs-coolsculpting/) - Let me preface the following overview with this disclaimer: I do not offer or perform CoolSculpting and have no experience with it. This was largely a philosophical decision not to offer this non-surgical approach for the treatment of excess fat, whether for reducing the amount of it or for sculpting. I want my patients to
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Choosing the Best Doctor for Transgender Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/practice-news/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-choosing-the-best-doctor-for-transgender-top-surgery/) - Scottsdale plastic surgeon advises transgender & nonbinary patients on how to choose the best doctor for FTM and MTF top surgery. Read Dr. Turkeltaub’s advice.
- [Treatment of Inverted Nipples: Simple, Safe and Absolutely Rewarding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/treatment-of-inverted-nipples-simple-safe-and-absolutely-rewarding/) - Having inverted nipples can be quite embarrassing for many women. Even psychologically devastating for some. In fact, its presence can lead to anxiety, depression, decreased self-esteem, lack of confidence, feelings of impaired attractiveness and even avoidance of sexual encounters. This should come as no surprise. After all, the female breast is considered to be the
- [Are There Weight Considerations for a Mastopexy?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-lift-mastopexy/are-there-weight-considerations-for-a-mastopexy/) - So you are not very happy with the appearance of your breasts. They have lost much of their very youthful appearance. Particularly bothersome is their drooping. If you are somewhat young, they may even remind you of your mother’s - or even your grandmother’s breasts. Not good! So what are you to do? Well, obviously,
- [Some Important Considerations When Selecting the Implant Size for Your Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/some-important-considerations-when-selecting-the-implant-size-for-your-breast-augmentation/) - So you want to have a breast augmentation? How exciting! Being among the most popular plastic surgical procedures for decades and for many good reasons, you know how positive the results can be. You’ve seen the results in public and in the media. Perhaps you have several friends who have had the procedure and have
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Treatment Options for Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/practice-news/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-treatment-options-for-gynecomastia-and-pseudogynecomastia/) - Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon explains the difference between gynecomastia & pseudogynecomastia, including causes, risk factors & treatment options. Read more.
- [Large Recurrent Keloid of the Ear Treated by Surgery, Kenalog® and Radiation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/large-recurrent-keloid-of-the-ear-treated-by-surgery-kenalog-and-radiation/) - About Keloids Keloids are raised, firm and often symptomatic scars that frequently continue to grow over time. They can be painful, unsightly, deforming and even create problematic hygienic issues. These growths are a relatively common problem that affects people of virtually all ethnic groups. However, they are more frequently seen in those individuals who are
- [Capsulectomies and Their Indications in Breast Revision Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/capsulectomies-and-their-indications-in-breast-revision-surgery/) - You might have heard or come across the term “capsulectomy” as relates to breast implants. Maybe you saw it online, heard it from a friend who has implant related issues or even heard it from a physician who has recommended the procedure either for you or to a friend. So what exactly is a capsulectomy
- [What are the Insurance Requirements for a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/what-are-the-insurance-requirements-for-a-breast-reduction/) - So your breasts are very large. You may be experiencing a lot of discomfort related to their disproportionate size – neck, back and shoulder pains that are made worse with physical activities. There may be a constant and uncomfortable heaviness on your chest that is made worse when you lay down. Maybe you are experiencing
- [Are Breast Implants a Necessary Part of a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/are-breast-implants-a-necessary-part-of-a-breast-reduction/) - A question that I am asked by more than a few of my patients seeking a breast reduction is if they will also need breast implants as part of the procedure. Some of these women have heard either from other women who had a breast reduction or during their own consultations with a plastic surgeon
- [Men: Fat Injections of Your "Manhood" Will Not Enhance Your Future](https://www.turkeltaub.com/fat-injections/men-fat-injections-of-your-manhood-will-not-enhance-your-future/) - Fat injections into the penis in order to enhance length, width and pleasure is a very imprudent actions that can have significant adverse consequences.
- [Is There Such a Thing as a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/rhinoplasty/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-non-surgical-rhinoplasty/) - There actually is a non-surgical rhinoplasty "procedure" that involves the injection of a dermal filler to improve certain minor contour or projection issues.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery: Plastic Surgery Study on the Satisfaction of the Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-plastic-surgery-study-on-the-satisfaction-of-the-results/) - A recent plastic surgery study even more precisely delineates the profound effectiveness of the outcome of breast reduction surgery on a variety of areas.
- [Interesting Changes Over 20 years in the Sizes of Women's Breasts and the Bras That They Wear](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/interesting-changes-over-20-yearsin-the-sizes-of-womens-breasts-and-the-bras-that-they-wear/) - A survey of over 60,000 women at lingerie store Intimacy has revealed that the average bra cup size has increased from a 34B to 34DD over the last 20 years.
- [Mommy Makeovers: Do They Make Sense?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/mommy-makeovers-do-they-make-sense/) - If you want to improve the appearance of your post-pregnancy body, then a mommy makeover, may be something that you would want to strongly consider.
- [Plastic Surgery of the Face Sought to Improve One’s Social Media Appearance](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/plastic-surgery-of-the-face-sought-to-improve-ones-social-media-appearance/) - People are increasingly pursuing plastic surgery with the specific purpose of improving their appearance online such as on social media sites like Facebook.
- [Do Facelifts Make People More Attractive?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/eyelid-surgery/do-facelifts-make-people-more-attractive/) - Can a facelift make a person appear more attractive in addition to their looking more youthful, rejuvenated and well rested?
- [Botox® Can be a Perfect Choice for Many Men](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/botox-can-be-a-perfect-choice-for-many-men/) - Botox(R) treatments have been increasingly sought over the last few years by older men wanting to look more youthful and be competitive in a tight job market.
- [Breast Lift Results in a Darker Complected 48 Year Old Woman](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-lift-results-in-a-darker-complected-48-year-old-woman/) - This illustrates the results from a breast lift and breast augmentation with high profile silicone implants in a 48 year old Native American woman.
- [Left Male Breast Reduction for Unilateral Gynecomastia in a 35 Year Old Male](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/left-male-breast-reduction-for-unilateral-gynecomastia-in-a-35-year-old-male/) - This is a case of a 35 year old male with left breast gynecomastia who underwent male breast reduction surgery with liposuction and breast tissue removal.
- [Smoking, Aging and Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-wrinkles/smoking-aging-and-plastic-surgery/) - Plastic surgery study of identical twins assesses effects of smoking on facial aging which reveals somewhat predictable manifestations in the lower 2/3 of face.
- [Juvederm Voluma™ XC: A New and Exciting Dermal Filler for Facial Rejuvenation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/juvederm-voluma-xc-a-new-and-exciting-dermal-filler-for-facial-rejuvenation/) - Juvederm Voluma™ XC is a new, much longer lasting and "stronger" dermal filler for facial rejuvenation that has just been approved for use by the FDA.
- [How Soon After Childbirth Can You Have a Mommy Makeover?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/how-soon-after-childbirth-can-you-have-a-mommy-makeover/) - There are several issues that need to be considered in deciding when is the soonest time after childbirth that you can undergo a mommy makeover.
- [Long Lasting Benefits From a Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/long-lasting-benefits-from-a-breast-augmentation/) - Breast augmentation surgery can lead to a myriad of beneficial effects including mental, emotional and physical and the results can be quite long lasting.
- [Full Treatment of Keloids of the Earlobe is Critical for Long Term Success](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/full-treatment-of-keloids-of-the-earlobe-is-critical-for-long-term-success/) - A thorough, multi-modality treatment of a keloid along with close long term follow up is essential in order to minimize the risk of recurrence/regrowth.
- [Breast Implants Lite: A Future Possibility](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implants-lite-a-future-possibility/) - Silicone breast implants 30% lighter in weight than conventional ones, have been developed, offering advantages particularly for women needing large sizes.
- [Do It Yourself Breast Augmentation: Not!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/do-it-yourself-breast-augmentation-not/) - Breast augmentation with silicone or saline breasts implants is a safe procedure. Performing this with any other material is generally dangerous and imprudent.
- [The Malignant Melanoma "Epidemic"](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/the-malignant-melanoma-epidemic/) - Over the past 40 years, there has been a tremendous increase in the incidence of malignant melanomas with one study showing an 8 old increase over 40 years.
- [Botox® May Be Therapeutic in the Treatment of Depression](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/botox-may-be-therapeutic-in-the-treatment-of-depression/) - A new study further supports previous anecdotes and earlier research regarding the positive effects that Botox(R) has on the treatment of depression.
- [Breast Lifts Are Increasing in Popularity - Or Are They?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-lifts-are-increasing-in-popularity-or-are-they/) - Though the rate of increase in "popularity" for breast lift as compared to a breast enlargement, the findings are somewhat misleading.
- [What to Expect By Two Months Following Breast Reduction Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/what-to-expect-by-two-months-following-breast-reduction-surgery/) - By two months following a breast reduction, most patients can engage in unlimited activities and have marked improvement or resolution of their symptoms.
- [Long Term Results from a Breast Augmentation Using Saline Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/long-term-results-from-a-breast-augmentation-using-saline-breast-implants/) - Excellent long term results can be obtained using saline breast implants in breast augmentation surgery when done in the "right" individual.
- ["Small" Breast Implants Can Provide "Big" Results in Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/small-breast-implants-can-provide-big-results-in-breast-augmentation/) - Breast implant size in cc's can be very misleading to many women when deciding which implant is most appropriate for their breast augmentation.
- [The "Insta Breast" Temporary Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/the-insta-breast-temporary-breast-augmentation/) - A N. Y. plastic surgeon is promoting and performing in select women a saline injection temporary breast augmentation that lasts for 24 hours.
- [Obtaining Great Results in Breast Augmentation is Not Just About the Number of CC’s of the Breast Implant](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/obtaining-great-results-in-breast-augmentation-is-not-just-about-the-number-of-ccs-of-the-breast-implant/) - Selecting the most appropriate sized breast implant for a woman is more than just about the numbers of cc's.
- [Decision to Undergo an Explantation Can be Based on Multiple Issues](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/decision-to-undergo-an-explantation-can-be-based-on-multiple-issues/) - When faced with either breast implant removal (explantation) or their replacement (exchange), the vast majority of women elect to replace their breast implants.
- [Naturally Very Large Breasts Have Their Downside Which Breast Reduction Surgery Can Effectively Treat](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/naturally-very-large-breasts-have-their-downside-which-breast-reduction-surgery-can-effectively-treat/) - Breast reduction surgery can alleviate physical symptoms associated with substantially sized breasts and effectively address emotional and psychological issues
- [The High Risk of Developing a Malignant Melanoma After Organ Transplantation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/the-high-risk-of-developing-a-malignant-melanoma-after-organ-transplantation/) - Individuals who have had an organ transplantation have a substantially increased risk both for the development of and dying from malignant melanoma.
- [Breast Augmentation With Different Sized Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-with-different-sized-breast-implants/) - When there is a significant breast size difference between sides in women seeking a breast augmentation, different size and style breast implants can be used.
- [Kybella®: Non-surgical Treatment for Double Chins and Neck Fat](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/kybella-non-surgical-treatment-for-double-chins-and-neck-fat/) - Kybella® is a revolutionary injectable medicine that is FDA approved for the treatment of neck fat and double chins in those 18 years and older.
- [The Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is Now Offering Laser Treatment for a Variety of Aesthetic Issues](https://www.turkeltaub.com/laser/the-arizona-center-for-aesthetic-plastic-surgery-is-now-offering-laser-treatment-for-a-variety-of-aesthetic-issues/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub and the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is now offering laser treatments for a variety of aesthetic plastic surgery concerns
- [More Men Are Seeking the Benefits of Botox®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/more-men-are-seeking-the-benefits-of-botox/) - Especially over the last five years, more men are seeking the aesthetic benefits from Botox®
- [Deciding Whether to Replace or Just Remove Ruptured or Deflated Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/deciding-whether-to-replace-or-just-remove-ruptured-or-deflated-breast-implants/) - Deciding whether to replace of just remove a ruptured or deflated breast implant is a personal decision though a majority of women choose new implants.
- [Even Small Breast Reductions Can Yield BIG Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/even-small-breast-reductions-can-yield-big-results/) - For many women with overly large breasts, it doesn't take the removal of a lot of breast tissue to dramatically improve or resolve their symptoms and issues.
- [Laser Rejuvenation of Your Face and Neck with No Down Time](https://www.turkeltaub.com/laser/laser-rejuvenation-of-your-face-and-neck-with-no-down-time/) - The CUTERA® excel V™ laser can rejuvenate the skin of your face and neck with no down time.
- [Dr. Turkeltaub Will be Performing Plastic Surgery at North Valley Surgery Center](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/dr-turkeltaub-will-be-performing-plastic-surgery-at-north-valley-surgery-center/) - It has ALWAYS been our goal here at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery to provide our patients with the best possible care and to do so as affordably as possible. In these very challenging economic times over the last 10 years, plagued with high underemployment and real unemployment, costs in general are infinitely
- [Kybella® and It's Usage for Non-Surgical Treatment of Localized Body Fat Deposits](https://www.turkeltaub.com/kybella/kybella-and-its-usage-for-non-surgical-treatment-of-localized-body-fat-deposits/) - Kybella®, FDA approved for the non-surgical treatment of the fatty neck/double chin may have uses in the treatment of fat deposits elsewhere.
- [Introducing JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC for Lip Rejuvenation, Plump Lips and the Treatment of Fine Lines Around the Mouth](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lip-augmentation/introducing-juvederm-volbella-xc-for-lip-rejuvenation-plump-lips-and-the-treatment-of-fine-lines-around-the-mouth/) - Juvederm Volbella® XC is an excellent filler treatment to rejuvenate and naturally plump up the lips as well as treat the fine lines around the mouth.
- [The Big Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/the-big-benefits-of-breast-reduction-surgery/) - The positive benefits of breast reduction surgery are overwhelming for virtually all women plagued by symptomatic, large breasts.
- [More and More Millennials Are Seeking Out Botox®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/more-and-more-millennials-are-seeking-out-botox/) - Millennials are seeking out Botox® and not generally for the treatment of wrinkles but for their prevention.
- [Juvederm Volbella® XC for Natural Lip Enhancement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/juvederm-volbella-xc/juvederm-volbella-xc-for-natural-lip-enhancement/) - Juvederm Volbella® XC can provide natural lip enhancement with little swelling and essentially no down time.
- [The Increasing Popularity of Kybella® Injections for the Non-surgical Treatment of the Double Chin and Fatty Neck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/kybella/the-increasing-popularity-of-kybella-injections-for-the-non-surgical-treatment-of-the-double-chin-and-fatty-neck/) - With the advent of liposuction in the 1980’s, surgically addressing a fatty neck/double chin became far easier, more predictable and with less down time than existing approaches. Often, the only incision needed was a small one near the crease below the chin measuring around 4mm in length. Liposuction of the neck became extremely popular
- [Announcing the Opening of Our New Scottsdale Office on Princess Drive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/uncategorized/announcing-the-opening-of-our-new-scottsdale-office-on-princess-drive/) - My staff and I are very excited to announce that after more than a quarter century at our present Scottsdale location on the campus of HonorHealth-Shea at 92nd St. and Shea, we will be moving our office to Princess Dr., just west of the Loop 101 in North Scottsdale. Starting on Thursday, August 31st, our
- [Inverted Nipples in Men](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/inverted-nipples-in-men/) - Though occurring far less commonly than in women, inverted nipples in men can still be very anxiety provoking and affect one's confidence and social behaviors.
- [Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Can Make You Look and Feel Younger and More Attractive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/eyelid-surgery/cosmetic-eyelid-surgery-can-make-you-look-and-feel-younger-and-more-attractive/) - Medical study evaluating the effects on appearance, age and health of cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
- [Gauged Earlobe Reconstructions Results Can Give You Back Normal Appearing Earlobes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gauged-earlobes/gauged-earlobe-reconstructions-results-can-give-you-back-normal-appearing-earlobes/) - Reconstructing even the most stretched out and deformed earlobes can give great results in many situations when performed with skill and expertise.
- [Is an En Bloc Capsulectomy the Definitive Treatment for Breast Implant Illness?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/capsulectomy/is-an-en-bloc-capsulectomy-the-definitive-treatment-for-breast-implant-illness/) - What is “breast implant illness” (BII)? This is the term coined to encompass a one or more relatively non-specific and variable symptoms (such as headaches, fatigue, rashes, memory impairment, etc.) that some individuals who have breast implants state that they are experiencing. This vagueness can involve any of more than fifty non-unique symptoms. So far
- [Breast Reconstruction is Rarely a One and Done Outcome](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reconstruction/breast-reconstruction-is-rarely-a-one-and-done-outcome/) - Breast reconstruction is generally not a one and done endeavor. That is, just one procedure is needed to obtain the final reconstructive results and you then live happily ever after. No, that is not very common at all. Whether the reconstruction is immediate or delayed and whether it is implant or autogenously based (using one’s
- [Breast Implant Removal: Useful Information for You](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implant-removal-useful-information-for-you/) - For many reasons, more and more women nowadays are having their breast implants removed, either temporarily or permanently, through a procedure known as an “explantation”. In an earlier article, Explantation: Permanent Breast Implant Removal in Breast Revision Surgery, I covered several reasons for the decision to have one’s implants removed. To this list, we can
- [Explantation: Permanent Breast Implant Removal in Breast Revision Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/explantation-permanent-breast-implant-removal-in-breast-revision-surgery/) - Explantation in breast revision surgery is the permanent removal of breast implants. There are a few common reasons that some women elect this course of action.
- [Drinking Alcohol and the Risk for Developing Skin Cancers Including Malignant Melanoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/drinking-alcohol-and-the-risk-for-developing-skin-cancers-including-malignant-melanoma/) - If you are driving you should not be drinking alcohol. You should not be drinking alcohol and operating power tools. Or climbing ladders. Or swimming unsupervised. Or interviewing for a job. In fact, when you think about it, there are quite a lot of things that you should not be doing if you are drinking
- [Arm Lifts Come in Different Flavors](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/arm-lifts-come-in-different-flavors/) - Are you embarrassed by the flabby skin of your upper arms? Do you feel very self-conscious about your arms to the point that you will wear only long sleeves even in the scorching Arizona summer heat? Have any children been struck or even injured by your bat-wings flailing wildly while using your arms? If any
- [What Causes Saline and Silicone Breast Implants to Rupture?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/what-causes-saline-and-silicone-breast-implants-to-rupture/) - Breast implants, though durable, do not last forever. Some of the causes that can reduce their lifespan are discussed.
- [Breast Implants For Breast Enlargement: Should You Select Textured or Smooth](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implants-for-breast-enlargement-should-you-select-textured-or-smooth/) - Breast implants for breast augmentation can be selected based on surface characteristics - smooth or textured.
- [Eyelid Surgery – Looking and Feeling Better About Yourself](https://www.turkeltaub.com/eyelid-surgery/eyelid-surgery-–-looking-and-feeling-better-about-yourself/) - Unfortunately, our youthful looks last only so long and at some point they yield to father time. Among the earlier tell tale signs that we are no longer as young as we feel are excess skin particularly of the upper eyelids, downward migration of the outer brows and fat bags of the lower lid. With
- [Latisse™ For Longer and Thicker Lashes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/latissetm-for-eyelashes/latisse™-for-longer-and-thicker-lashes/) - Latisse(TM) has been shown to be an effective agent that can result in longer, thicker and darker lashes.
- [Nipple-Areola Asymmetry Before and After A Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/nipple-areola-asymmetry-before-and-after-breast-augmentation/) - Nipple-areola differences that are present preoperatively will still be present following a breast augmentation.
- [Is a Breast Lift Included With a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/is-a-breast-lift-included-with-a-breast-reduction/) - A breast lift is an intrinsic part of a breast reduction.
- [Creating Facial Harmony With a Chin Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/chin-augmentation/creating-facial-harmony-with-a-chin-augmentation/) - A chin augmentation, also called a mentoplasty or genioplasty, is a very effective procedure that can correct underdevelopment of the chin and create facial harmony.
- [Breast Cancer Detected in Specimens Following a Breast Reduction in Women With Normal Mammograms](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-cancer-detected-in-specimens-following-a-breast-reduction-in-women-with-normal-mammograms/) - A very small percentage of women undergoing a breast reduction who have a normal mammogram will have a cancer detected in their removed breast tissue.
- [Periareolar Mastopexy: Sacrificing Shape and More for Less Incisions](https://www.turkeltaub.com/nipple-areola-complex/periareolar-mastopexy-sacrificing-shape-and-more-for-less-incisions/) - The results obtained from a periareolar mastopexy (doughnut mastopexy) are generally very inferior to the standard inverted-T or anchor shaped incision technique.
- [Advantages of Placing Breast Implants Behind The Muscle (Submuscular)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/advantages-of-placing-breast-implants-behind-the-muscle-submuscular/) - There are many important advantages of placing breast implants behind the muscle in breast augmentation, breast lifts with implants and in breast reconstruction.
- [The Lollipop Mastopexy: Shorter Incisions and Lesser Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/nipple-areola-complex/the-lollipop-mastopexy-shorter-incisions-and-lesser-results/) - The results from a lollipop mastopexy are most often aesthethically compromised due to the compromises that limiting the scars has on breast shape.
- [Bilateral Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction With Previous Unilateral Breast Radiation Treatments](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/bilateral-tissue-expander-breast-reconstruction-with-previous-unilateral-breast-radiation-treatments/) - Bilateral tissue expander breast reconstruction with previous unilateral breast radiation treatments will yield different reconstructive results.
- [The Psychological Impact of Having Inverted Nipples Can Be Quite Significant But The Plastic Surgical Solution Is Simple and Easy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/the-psychological-impact-of-having-inverted-nipples-can-be-quite-significant-but-the-plastic-surgical-solution-is-simple-and-easy/) - Women with inverted nipples often feel very self-conscious, less feminine, are less confident and may have lowered self-esteem. The surgical solution is simple.
- [Discomfort Following Male Breast Reduction Surgery Is Usually Fairly Mild ... Even For Men!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/discomfort-following-male-breast-reduction-surgery-is-usually-fairly-mild-even-for-men/) - Male breast reduction surgery in the treatment of gynecomastia is usually quite tolerable for most men with the discomfort usually well controlled with pain meds.
- [Injecting Reality Into The Expectations for Lip Enhancement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/dermal-filler/injecting-reality-into-the-expectations-for-lip-enhancement/) - Results from lip enhancement depends on the underlying lip anatomy and not everyone can obtain very full, pouty, voluptuous lips.
- [Successful Rejuvenation of the Hands Using the Soft Tissue Filler Radiesse(R)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/radiesser/successful-rejuvenation-of-the-hands-using-the-soft-tissue-filler-radiesser/) - An old appearing hand with thin, wrinkled, inelastic and almost transparent skin can be effectively treated by using the soft tissue filler Radiesse(R).
- [Excellent Results From A Breast Augmentation Can Persist Over Time](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/excellent-results-from-a-breast-augmentation-can-persist-over-time/) - Good cosmetic results following a breast augmentation can be maintained in many women for years even with weight fluctuations or significant weight gains.
- [Risks, Diagnosis and Treatments of Keloids of the Earlobes and Other Areas](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/risks-diagnosis-and-treatments-of-keloids-of-the-earlobes-and-other-areas/) - Keloids are abnormal scars that are most commonly found on the earlobe and sternum, can be symptomatic and may be somewhat difficult to treat.
- [A Flatter Abdomen In Tummy Tucks Is More Than Skin Deep](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/a-flatter-abdomen-in-tummy-tucks-is-more-than-skin-deep/) - An abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) involves not only the removal and redraping of excess skin but also contouring and tightening of the underlying muscle layer.
- [Grooving of the Shoulders In a Breast Reduction Patient](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/grooving-of-the-shoulders-in-a-breast-reduction-patient/) - Indentation of the shoulders as a consequence of the weight of large breasts causing one's bra straps to compress the underlying tissues is a common finding.
- [Surgery For Gynecomastia (Enlarged Male Breasts) Has Become Very Popular and Satisfying](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gynecomastia-treatment/surgery-for-gynecomastia-enlarged-male-breasts-has-become-very-popular-and-satisfying/) - Gynecomastia surgery for male breast reduction has become a very popular, effective and rewarding procedure that can restore self confidence in men.
- [Breast Revision Surgery Results In A Woman Who Had A Prophylactic Mastectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-revision-surgery-results-in-a-woman-who-had-a-prophylactic-mastectomy/) - An example of breast revision surgery performed in a woman who underwent a subcutaneous mastectomy with reconstruction followed by many corrective procedures.
- [Arm Lift Surgery Becoming A Very Common Cosmetic Procedure](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/arm-lift-surgery-becoming-a-very-common-cosmetic-procedure/) - Arm lift surgery, also called a brachioplasty, is a very effective procedure that addresses lax excess skin of the arms resulting from age or great weight loss.
- [Will Doing a Large Numbers of Sit-Ups Daily Give Me A Flatter Abdomen?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/will-doing-a-large-numbers-of-sit-ups-daily-give-me-a-flatter-abdomen/) - Many people wonder whether doing a high volume of sit-ups regularly will improve the abdomen enough to be able to avert an abdominoplasty.
- [Symmastia (Uniboob) Following a Breast Implant Exchange](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/symmastia-uniboob-following-a-breast-implant-exchange/) - This is a case of breast revision surgery for the treatment of symmastia (uniboob) which had occurred following a breast implant exchange she had elsewhere.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery In A Woman Wearing a 36G Bra](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-in-a-30-year-old-wearing-a-36g-bra/) - A patient of mine wearing a 36G bra and experiencing neck, back and shoulder pains who underwent breast reduction surgery and is now free of her symptoms.
- [Breast Revision Surgery In A 54 Year Old Woman - Rejuvenating and Rewarding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-revision-surgery-in-a-54-year-old-woman-rejuvenating-and-rewarding/) - This 54 year old underwent breast revision surgery with silicone implants to rejuvenate her breasts, make them softer, and increase them further in size.
- [An Uncommon Form Of Breast Revision Surgery: Permanent Removal of the Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/an-uncommon-form-of-breast-revision-surgery-permanent-removal-of-the-breast-implants/) - It is not too common that a woman would like to have her breast implants removed permanently and those who do want to have some idea how their breasts may appear.
- [Recommendation For Effective Treatment of Keloids](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/recommendation-for-effective-treatment-of-keloids/) - An effective treatment for most keloids or their recurrences is for surgical excision and steroid injection, then monthly visits with possible repeat injections.
- [A Scottsdale Tummy Tuck Can Be Performed Even If You Are Not At Your Ideal Weight](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/a-tummy-tuck-can-be-performed-even-if-you-are-not-at-your-ideal-weight/) - Some though not all individuals seeking a tummy tuck and whose weight substantially exceeds their ideal weight, can benefit from the procedure.
- [Results From CO2 Laser Facial Skin Rejuvenation Can Be Quite Dramatic and Rewarding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation/results-from-co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation-can-be-quite-dramatic-and-rewarding/) - CO2 laser facial skin rejuvenation can yield excellent, dramatic and predictable results that are difficult if not impossible to realize with other techniques.
- [Plastic Surgery Treatment for Gauged Earlobes: An Illustrative Case](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/plastic-surgery-treatment-for-gauged-earlobes-an-illustrative-case/) - This illustrates a fairly typical example of the residual deformity resulting from gauged earlobes and the results that can be achieved with plastic surgery.
- [Expectations for Breast Reduction Scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/expectations-for-breast-reduction-scars/) - Though scar appearance isn't the top issue in women considering breast reduction surgery, they generally heal quite well with a low risk for keloid formation.
- [Gynecomastia Treatment in a 22 Year Old Male Using Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/gynecomastia-treatment-in-a-22-year-old-male-using-ultrasonic-assisted-liposuction/) - A case of a 22 year old male with gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) treated with ultrasonic assisted liposuction.
- [Full Face CO2 Laser Skin Rejuvenation Results on Patient of Dr. Turkeltaub](https://www.turkeltaub.com/co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation/full-face-co2-laser-skin-rejuvenation-results-on-patient-of-dr-turkeltaub/) - The following patient of Dr. Turkeltaub is a typical example of the outcome that can be obtained using the Ultrapulsed CO2 laser for facial skin rejuvenation.
- [Dermal Fillers in the Treatment of Facial Aging](https://www.turkeltaub.com/radiesser/dermal-fillers-in-the-treatment-of-facial-aging/) - Dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse can be used either alone or as a complimentary treatment along with a facelift for facial rejuvenation.
- [Treatment of a Keloid of the Ear in a Child Improves Appearance and Emotional State](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/treatment-of-a-keloid-of-the-ear-in-a-child-improves-appearance-and-emotional-state/) - The removal of a large keloid of the right ear in a child improves appearance and has beneficial effects on the psyche and self-confidence.
- [Successful Treatment of a Patient With Barbell Pierced Inverted Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/successful-treatment-of-a-patient-with-barbell-pierced-inverted-nipples/) - Inverted nipples, a common anatomic variant that often has an adverse impact on a woman's psyche and confidence, are easily and effectively treated.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery Has Both Functional As Well As Aesthetic Benefits](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-has-both-functional-as-well-as-aesthetic-benefits/) - Breast reduction surgery not only can alleviate problematic symptoms related to large breasts but can also result in an important improvement in appearance.
- [Scar Revision for Hypertrophic Facelift Scars Resulting From Surgery Performed South of the Border](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/scar-revision-for-hypertrophic-facelift-scars-resulting-from-surgery-performed-south-of-the-border/) - This case demonstrates a scar revision performed on a male who initially developed hypertrophic scars following a facelift performed by a surgeon in Mexico.
- [Long Term Results From a Breast Lift and Breast Enlargement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/long-term-results-from-a-breast-lift-and-breast-enlargement/) - This is an example of the long term results at four and a half years following a breast lift and breast enlargement with maintenance of most of the results.
- [Keloids of the Earlobe: Treatment and Issues Regarding Recurrence](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/keloids-of-the-earlobe-treatment-and-issues-regarding-recurrence/) - Treatment of keloids of the earlobe should typically consist of surgical excision and steroid injection with close follow-up for around a year and a half.
- [Liposuction Is Not For Appearance Only](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/liposuction-is-not-for-appearance-only/) - Although virtually always people elect to have liposuction in order to improve their appearance, a few select it in order to be able to fit into their clothes.
- [Breast Revision Surgery for Ruptured Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-revision-surgery-for-ruptured-breast-implants/) - Breast revision surgery following a breast augmentation is almost inevitable given a long enough time because breast implants will not last forever.
- [Treatment of Asymmetric Gynecomastia in a 21 Year Old Male](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/treatment-of-asymmetric-gynecomastia-in-a-21-year-old-male/) - This patient of mine illustrates the successful treatment of bilateral asymmetric gynecomastia in a 21 year old using liposuction and excision of breast tissue.
- [Breast Reconstruction Revision: Recent Innovations Can Now Make Great Results Possible](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-reconstruction-revision-recent-innovations-can-now-make-nice-results-possible/) - Innovations in breast reconstruction and its revision over the last 10 to 20 years have provided the possibility to obtain quite outstanding results.
- [Breast Revision Surgery in Order to Go ... Larger!!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-revision-surgery-in-order-to-go-larger/) - A very common reason that women undergo breast revision surgery is for breast implant exchange which may be done for any of a variety of reasons.
- [Treatment of Keloids of the Ear and Earlobe](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/treatment-of-keloids-of-the-ear-and-earlobe/) - Ear and earlobe keloids are very common, conspicuous and often deforming and can usually be effectively treated with surgery, steroids and close follow-up.
- [Excellent Results With Saline Breast Implants 10 Years After Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/excellent-results-with-saline-breast-implants-10-years-after-breast-augmentation/) - Despite the superiority of silicone breast implants for breast augmentation, saline implants can still give excellent outcome as seen in this 10 year result.
- [Arm Lifts Show Meteoric Rise in Popularity Over the Last Decade](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/arm-lifts-show-meteoric-rise-in-popularity-over-the-last-decade/) - There has been a meteoric rise in the popularity of arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) over the last decade and which can be traced to a variety of reasons.
- [Profound Gynecomastia in a 13 Year Old Male](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/profound-gynecomastia-in-a-13-year-old-male/) - 13 year old male with profound gynecomastia and major emotional effects who underwent plastic surgery treatment with excellent results, physically and mentally.
- [A Plastic Surgeon's Artistry and Aesthetic Understanding are Necessary for Superior Breast Augmentation Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/artistry-and-aesthetic-understanding-of-the-plastic-surgeon-are-necessary-for-superior-breast-augmentation-results/) - Getting the best results for a breast augmentation requires more than technical skill. It demands artistry, understanding aesthetics and what the patient wants.
- [Successful Treatment of an Inverted Nipple in a Forty Year Old Woman](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/successful-treatment-of-an-inverted-nipple-in-a-forty-year-old-woman/) - Inverted nipples adversely affects self-esteem, femininity and sex life. Treatment is relatively simple, straightforward, predictable and virtually painless.
- [Plastic Surgery Correction of an Inverted Left Nipple in a 55 Year Old Woman](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/plastic-surgery-correction-of-an-inverted-left-nipple-in-a-55-year-old-woman/) - Treatment of inverted nipples is usually predictable, straightforward, of low risk and minimal discomfort with the results being dramatic and quite satisfying.
- [A Horseshoe Shaped Keloid of the Earlobe](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/a-horseshoe-shaped-keloid-of-the-earlobe/) - Earlobe keloids, which can be large and unattractive, can be treated with a combination of surgical excision, reconstruction and steroid injection.
- [Treatment of Gauged Earlobes: Immediate and Dramatic Improvements with Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/treatment-of-gauged-earlobes-immediate-and-dramatic-improvements-with-plastic-surgery/) - Having gauged earlobes can negatively affect ones future job and educational prospects but fortunately treatment results are immediate and dramatic.
- [Plastic Surgery Treatment of Gauged Earlobes: Immediate Results and Virtually No Downtime](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/gauged/plastic-surgery-treatment-of-gauged-earlobes-immediate-results-and-virtually-no-downtime/) - The plastic surgery treatment of gauged earlobes can provide immediate and impressive results with little or no discomfort or downtime.
- [Breast Implant Removal Can Provide a Simple Solution to an Unsatisfactory Breast Augmentation Outcome](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implant-removal-can-provide-a-simple-solution-to-an-unsatisfactory-breast-augmentation-outcome/) - Sometimes breast implant removal (explantation) can provide a simple yet ideal solution for unsatisfactory breast augmentation results.
- [Keloid of the Ear in a Teenage Girl](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/keloid-of-the-ear-in-a-teenage-girl/) - Ears and earlobes are a top site for the development of keloids. Treatment can be successful with surgical removal and steroid injections.
- [Should You Have Your Inverted Nipples Treated While Undergoing a Breast Augmentation?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/should-you-have-your-inverted-nipples-treated-while-undergoing-a-breast-augmentation/) - If you have inverted nipples and are also wanting to have a breast augmentation, can you and should you have both procedures performed at the same time?
- [Closure of Your Gauged Earlobes May Be Easier Than You Think](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/gauged/closure-of-your-gauged-earlobes-may-be-easier-than-you-think/) - Closure of gauged earlobe deformities can yield excellent results with essentially no discomfort or downtime when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.
- [Breast Implant Removal – An Increasingly Common Trend](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implant-removal-an-increasingly-common-trend/) - Breast implant removal, also called an explantation, has become a far more requested procedure over a little more than a year.
- [The Results from Arm Lift Surgery Can be Quite Rewarding and Dramatic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/the-results-from-arm-lift-surgery-can-be-quite-rewarding-and-dramatic/) - Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) can be a very effective and rewarding plastic surgery procedure for individuals with unsightly, lax and flabby upper arm skin.
- [It Doesn’t Take Much for Gynecomastia to be a Major Issue](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/it-doesnt-take-much-for-gynecomastia-to-be-a-major-issue/) - Gynecomastia is very common, being present from the teenage years up to the senior years. Though it can be more emotionally bothersome for those who are younger, I’ve treated many men in their 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s who were quite embarrassed by their man boobs though the sizes that bothered them were generally much
- [Elective Breast Implant Removal: More Happy Breast Augmentation Patients Deciding “Been There. Done That”](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/elective-breast-implant-removal-more-happy-breast-augmentation-patients-deciding-been-there-done-that/) - More women who have been very happy with their breast augmentations and without problems are deciding after many years to just have their implants removed.
- [Torn (Cleft) Earlobes and Their Treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/torn-cleft-earlobes-and-their-treatment/) - Torn (cleft) earlobes are a very common problem that are associated with pierced earrings. Their treatment is simple, straightforward and with no downtime.
- [Breast Revision Surgery for Capsular Contracture and Ruptured Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-revision-surgery-for-capsular-contracture-and-ruptured-breast-implants/) - An example of breast revision surgery performed for capsular contracture and ruptured silicone breast implants.
- [Breast Revision Surgery and Implant Durability](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-revision-surgery-and-implant-durability/) - Breast implants are not permanent devices that will last forever. They will have to be removed or replaced at some point in time by breast revision surgery.
- [Breast Implant Exchange is Almost Like a Walk in the Park](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implant-exchange-is-almost-like-a-walk-in-the-park/) - The discomfort level after an implant exchange is generally quite minimal and far better than that experienced following the initial breast augmentation.
- [Breast Augmentation with Saline Implants - Eighteen Year Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-with-saline-implants-eighteen-year-results/) - This shows long term results of eighteen years for a breast augmentation using saline implants in a relatively typical woman.
- [CO2 Laser Facial Skin Rejuvenation Can Provide Impressive Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation/co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation-can-provide-impressive-results/) - The CO2 laser provides almost unmatched results in the treatment of facial wrinkles, advanced sun damage, poor skin elasticity and diffuse pigmentation issues.
- [Gigantic Gynecomastia and its Treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/gigantic-gynecomastia-and-its-treatment/) - Very enlarged male breasts are not only an embarrassment but can be associated with a variety of symptoms including neck, back and shoulder pain and rashes.
- [Inverted Nipple Treatment: Projecting Immediate Beauty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/inverted-nipple-treatment-projecting-immediate-beauty/) - The surgical treatment of inverted nipples is relatively simple, predictable and successful but when are the results presentable and inconspicuous?
- [Dramatic Improvements from Gynecomastia Surgery Seen Early On](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/dramatic-improvements-from-gynecomastia-surgery-seen-early-on/) - Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, is a commonly occurring condition which can be quite embarrassing and humbling for many men. This is true not only for those with sizable “C” or “D” cup female appearing breasts but even for those with are almost indiscernible enlargements to the rest of the world. The most frequent causes
- [A Leviathan of Lipomas](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/a-leviathan-of-lipomas/) - Lipomas are benign, fatty tumors that can be anywhere in size from very small to gigantic or leviathan.
- [Keloids of the Chest Can Have Good Outcomes. Sometimes.](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/keloids-of-the-chest-can-have-good-outcomes-sometimes/) - Keloids of the chest can be very difficult to effectively treat especially without also leading to prominent, long term scars. Sometimes, there are exceptions.
- [En Bloc Capsulectomy: The Current Social Media Darling](https://www.turkeltaub.com/capsulectomy/en-bloc-capsulectomy-the-current-social-media-darling/) - Finally, after all these many years, the venerable but publicity shy en bloc capsulectomy has hit it big time. Yes, indeed! And it largely has social media to thank for it. This seems to be the case at least judging by the countless social media articles, discussions and threads focusing on this procedure. In fact,
- [Sixteen Year Breast Augmentation Results With Saline Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/sixteen-year-breast-augmentation-results-with-saline-implants/) - Most postoperative photos of cosmetic procedures that plastic surgeons post on their website are typically, though not always, taken within a year of surgery. There are several reasons for this practice but a review of them here is not relevant for this present discussion. An inherent and important part of a consultation with a reputable
- [The Impact of Obesity on Breast Reconstruction Complications and Failures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reconstruction/the-impact-of-obesity-on-breast-reconstruction-complications-and-failures/) - It is no secret that we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic and it has been this way for a long time now. In fact, more than 40% of the population of the United States is considered to be obese – an astounding number. Clinically, obesity is defined as having a BMI (body
- [What Exactly is an Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/what-exactly-is-an-oncoplastic-breast-reconstruction/) - For around a century, some form of mastectomy, which is the total removal of the breast tissue, has been employed in the treatment of breast cancer. Originally, this was the highly deforming and extensive radical mastectomy as first proposed by William Halsted in 1894. This was later replaced by the modified radical mastectomy which
- [Breast Revision Surgery: Sometimes the Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-revision/breast-revision-surgery-sometimes-the-little-changes-can-make-a-big-difference/) - In life, often it can be the little things that make a big difference. You don’t always need to do something in a big or flashy way in order to get noticed or effect a noticeable change. This can also be applied to breast revision surgery. Yes, replacing your tired or deflated saline breast
- [Remarkable Long Term Breast Reduction Results Despite Substantial Weight Loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/remarkable-long-term-breast-reduction-results-despite-substantial-weight-loss/) - As a group, women who have had a breast reduction are at the top of the list of the happiest patients for any plastic surgery procedure. This is a well-known fact especially in polite plastic surgery circles. There is a great reason for this - the benefits from surgery are extremely positive and long lasting.
- [Will My Gynecomastia Resolve with Weight Loss?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/will-my-gynecomastia-resolve-with-weight-loss/) - Having enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, is very embarrassing to many men, making them feel very self-conscious.
- [Natural Long Term Breast Augmentation Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/natural-long-term-breast-augmentation-results/) - When considering breast augmentation surgery, the most common subject that women focus on is size. Rarely asked is: “What will they look like in 5 years?”
- [Implant flipping: What it is and what you should know](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/implant-flipping-what-it-is-and-what-you-should-know/) - A term that is being used in association with breast implants and which, until fairly recently, has attracted little attention, is “flipped” (or “flipping”). As in “implant flipping”. Even now, few people have heard this term used or know what it even represents. That is a good thing since we don’t want this to
- [Does a Breast Lift Decrease The Size of Your Breasts?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/does-a-breast-lift-decrease-the-size-of-your-breasts/) - Most women understand the concept of a breast lift, also known as a mastopexy. It is the plastic surgery procedure that can treat droopy breasts. If your breasts are saggy and you want them to look better and perky - then think about a breast lift. But there is far more to it than that
- [Breast Augmentation: Proportionality and Cup Size Issues](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-proportionality-and-cup-size-issues/) - Taste of the Times In the 1980’s and 1990’s, there was a cultural attraction of many things being outsized, large, extravagant, over the top. Business parties and celebrations including Christmas parties (yes, that word can still be used). Hair. Drug culture. Breasts and lips from enlargements. Even extravagant vacations and activities. Then came Y2K and
- [Breast Augmentation Results at Twenty Years](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-results-at-twenty-years/) - Twenty years can be a long time or a short time depending on your perspective and circumstances. And, so much can and usually does change during this period of time. If you are in your twenties or thirties, twenty years is a long time in the future. Close to double your age and nearing what
- [The Postoperative Course Following Treatment for Inverted Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/the-postoperative-course-following-treatment-for-inverted-nipples/) - Plastic surgery treatment for inverted nipples is relatively simple, predictable and successful especially when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.
- [Is it Possible to Breastfeed after Inverted Nipple Repair?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/is-it-possible-to-breastfeed-after-inverted-nipple-repair/) - Can you still breastfeed after having surgical treatment for inverted nipples? I am frequently asked this question by women who are seeking correction of their inverted nipples. What I have been telling them is that the general consensus is that it is highly unlikely due to the nature of the procedure that involves the complete
- [Can Your Large Breasts be Effectively Reduced in Size by Diet and Exercise?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/can-your-large-breasts-be-effectively-reduced-in-size-by-diet-and-exercise/) - Your breasts are very large. Disproportionately large. You are experiencing significant neck, back and shoulder pains. Your bra straps are digging into your shoulders causing constant discomfort. Engaging in any vigorous physical activity is uncomfortable, exhausting and embarrassing. Finding a comfortable and supportive bra is impossible. Will dieting and exercise make a substantial difference in
- [How a Breast Reduction Can Help Women Who Are Active and Those Who Want to Be Active](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/how-a-breast-reduction-can-help-women-who-are-active-and-those-who-want-to-be-active/) - Having disproportionately large breasts can adversely affects a woman’s quality of life in so many ways. There are the frequent symptoms that may include neck, back and shoulder pains, rashes, skin irritation, skin breakdown and even foul odors. Many experience a constant and unpleasant heaviness on their chest that can even make breathing labor intensive.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Explains How to Eliminate a Post-Pregnancy “Pooch”](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-explains-how-to-eliminate-a-post-pregnancy-pooch/) - Want to get rid of your post-pregnancy belly pooch? Plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses how to achieve a firmer, smoother appearance. Read more.
- [9 Reasons Why Silicone Breast Implants are Superior to Saline Implants for a Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/9-reasons-why-silicone-breast-implants-are-superior-to-saline-implants-for-a-breast-augmentation/) - It should come as no surprise that when people talk about breast augmentation surgery, the number one topic of conversation has to do with size. Big. Bigger. Even bigger than that. In fact, I suspect that the second and third areas of focus may also be related to size! The next most important factor to
- [Financing Your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure](https://www.turkeltaub.com/financing/financing-your-cosmetic-surgery-procedure/) - At the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery we offer you several options to finance either major and minor procedures.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Praise and Satisfaction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-receives-overwhelmingly-positive-praise-and-satisfaction/) - Women who have under breast reduction surgery are overwhelmingly positive in their praise for the procedure and its beneficial effects.
- [Positive Experiences Only 24 Hours After a Breast Augmentation: Another Video Testimonial](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/positive-experiences-only-24-hours-after-a-breast-augmentation-another-video-testimonial/) - Discomfort after a breast augmentation can be fairly minimal and quite tolerable for most. This is a video testimonial of my patient 24 hrs after surgery.
- [A Mommy Makeover and Its Positive Rewards](https://www.turkeltaub.com/mommy-makeover/a-mommy-makeover-and-its-positive-rewards/) - A mommy makeover can be extremely rewarding in not only improving one's appearance after pregnancy but also in increasing confidence, self esteem and happiness.
- [Breast augmentation surgery doesn’t have to be painful!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-surgery-doesnt-have-to-be-painful/) - When gentleness and relatively atraumatic techniques are used by a plastic surgeon in breast augmentation surgery, postoperative discomfort level can be mild.
- [Get rid of those gauges in your earlobes!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/get-rid-of-those-gauges-in-your-earlobes/) - Plastic surgery treatment of gauged earlobes can predictably treat gauged earlobe deformities and remove the hindrance to one's future that they cause.
- [Arm Lift Effective in Treating Lax, Hanging, Floppy Skin of the Upper Arms](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/flabby-arm/) - An arm lift is a very effective procedure in addressing significantly lax, hanging, floppy skin of the upper arm which many people are self conscious about.
- [Useful Information for You on Sunscreens and Sun Protection](https://www.turkeltaub.com/sunscreen-2/useful-information-for-you-on-sunscreens-and-sun-protection/) - One of the many great attractions of Arizona is the abundant amount of sunny days that we have year round. Compared to most other places that have frequent cloudy and rainy days that can be mood depressing, annoying and activity interfering, most days of the year here we have spirit lifting sunshine and beautiful blue
- [Covid Weight Gain and Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/covid-weight-gain-and-plastic-surgery/) - Now over a year into the Covid pandemic, its pervasive and devastating impact on many facets of our lives and our way of life, is even more apparent and disheartening. Some may be irreversible while others may only be temporary. Virtually all of us have been affected one way or another. One issue that
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Highlights Top Reasons for Breast Implant Removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-highlights-top-reasons-for-breast-implant-removal/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub reveals some of the most common motivations for former breast augmentation patients to seek breast implant removal (explantation). Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub presents a number of common motivations for pursuing breast implant removal, including implant-related issues, lifestyle changes, financial considerations and more. Scottsdale, AZ – Year after year, breast augmentation continues to produce some of the highest patient satisfaction rates among all cosmetic surgeries. Despite this strongly positive sentiment, there are women who
- [Customize the Silicone Implants for Your Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/customize-the-silicone-implants-for-your-breast-augmentation/) - If you are planning on buying a new house or condominium, you have numerous options to customize it before signing on the dotted line. The same holds true when you are purchasing a car – you have several choices for customizing it to your tastes before you drive it off the lot. So, it
- [Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Have an Adverse Impact on Women with Breast Implants?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/can-the-covid-19-vaccine-have-an-adverse-impact-on-women-with-breast-implants/) - There have been a few cases reported recently regarding the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine causing an inflammatory response in people who had injection of dermal fillers in their face. This news has precipitated concerns in some women who have had either a breast augmentation or breast reconstruction about the possibility of the vaccine also causing similar
- [Going Flat in Breast Reconstruction is a Real Choice](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/going-flat-in-breast-reconstruction-is-a-real-choice/) - There have been almost countless advances in breast reconstruction over the last several decades. Some of these include introduction and usage of tissue expanders, major improvements in implants and implant technology, usage of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) like Alloderm, placement of implants not only submuscular but also pre-pectoral, fat injections for refinement and improved contours,
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Reaction in Some with Dermal Fillers. Should You be Concerned?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/juvedermr/covid-19-vaccine-caused-reaction-in-some-with-dermal-fillers-should-you-be-concerned/) - Year 2020 has definitely been quite a year to remember. But not in a fond way unless you are that person who enjoys watching a car accident in real time, you are a sadomasochist or own a lot of Amazon stock and made a fortune while millions of people bought vast amounts of items online
- [How Long Do Silicone Breast Implants Last?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/how-long-do-silicone-breast-implants-last/) - Wouldn’t it be nice if you had your breast augmentation and the silicone implants lasted forever? You would never have to think about having to replace them sometime in the future because they had ruptured. In fact, the only reason to replace them with new ones would be if you wanted to change your breast
- [The Demand for Botox® in the Coronavirus Era](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/the-demand-for-botox-in-the-coronavirus-era/) - Among the widespread, profound effects that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the world, both positive and negative, has been its effects on people’s preferences and demand for plastic surgery. Most of it is either quite intuitive or just makes perfect sense when you think about it. For example, with millions of people working from
- [Do Breast Implants Interfere With Mammograms Evaluations?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/do-breast-implants-interfere-with-mammograms-evaluations/) - The early diagnosis of breast cancer is key in the probability of success in the treatment of this disease. The smaller the lesions or the earlier the signs suspicious for breast cancer are the more favorable the prognosis. The standard today for this screening begins with mammograms and having them done on a regular basis.
- [Answers to 7 Common Questions About Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/answers-to-7-common-questions-about-breast-reduction/) - For years, breast reduction surgery has consistently ranked at the top of all plastic surgery procedures in the United States in terms of satisfaction with the results. Having performed this surgery in Arizona for 33 years now, I can tell you from experience that this is absolutely true. In fact, many of my patients
- [How Can I Tell If My Breast Implants are Ruptured?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/how-can-i-tell-if-my-breast-implants-are-ruptured/) - Determining whether or not your breast implants are ruptured or still intact can either be easy and free or more involved and probably costing you more than a few bucks. Of course, easy and free is what you would choose if given the choice. However, once you have selected your breast implants and
- [Is it a Repositioned Testicle or Lipoma in an Unusual Location?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/is-it-a-repositioned-testicle-or-lipoma-in-an-unusual-location/) - Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that are extremely common and not medically concerning. They can be found over most areas of the body where there is some fat present. Particularly frequent areas of occurrence include the chest, abdomen, back, neck and extremities. Not rarely, they can also be seen in the forehead. But the groin?
- [Botox®, Juvederm® and Coronavirus](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/botox-juvederm-and-coronavirus/) - This recent resurgence of coronavirus in Arizona is resulting in far greater numbers of people infected with as well as exposed to the virus. Making this situation more problematic is that there is no easy and instantaneous test that can detect individuals infected with the virus and who are potentially contagious but not yet showing
- [Are There Any Alternatives to an Abdominoplasty?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/are-there-any-alternatives-to-abdominoplasty/) - Wondering if a nonsurgical tummy tuck alternative exists? Our Scottsdale practice answers this question, exploring options like non-invasive CoolSculpting.
- [Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Wearing an Underwire Bra after a Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-on-wearing-an-underwire-bra-after-a-breast-reduction/) - Before undergoing their breast reduction surgery, many women are regularly wearing and even living in their underwire bras. Though they can be uncomfortable to wear when you have very large breasts, not wearing them is a far more unpleasant choice. Consequently, my staff and I are frequently asked a variety of questions about wearing an
- [Can Silicone Breast Implants Potentially Save Your Life?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/can-silicone-breast-implants-potentially-save-your-life/) - It is an indisputable fact that silicone breast implants can help make a woman’s breasts larger, more attractive and youthful in appearance. Would you believe me if I told you that, in very rare situations, they also may be able to save your life? Yes? No? Maybe? What if I the real answer is “yes”
- [Elective Plastic Surgery and Office Visits to Resume Starting May 1st, 2020](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/elective-plastic-surgery-and-office-visits-to-resume-starting-may-1st-2020/) - Due to this present Coronavirus pandemic, severe restrictions have been placed on our way of life in order to control the spread of the virus, maximize the ability to medically manage those people severely afflicted with it and minimize the number of deaths occurring from severe disease. The major sacrifices that virtually everyone made has
- [Lip Enhancement: Is it Possible to Get Natural Results?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/juvedermr/lip-enhancement-is-it-possible-to-get-natural-results/) - For many years, lip augmentation was not procedure associated with prudent moderation. In fact, it was all too common to see women walking around with distorted, obviously over inflated lips that garnered such terminology as ”duck” or “fish” lips, sausage lips – or worse. A significant percentage of these outcomes were the consequence of the
- [Lip Augmentation Not the Hollywood Way](https://www.turkeltaub.com/dermal-filler/lip-augmentation-not-the-hollywood-way/) - When performed properly, aesthetic lip enlargement can yield very nice results and not necessarily like some of the grotesque ones of numerous celebrities.
- [Breast Augmentation Covid-19 Style](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-covid-19-style/) - During this Covid-19 pandemic, all elective surgery is prohibited. This means those individuals wanting cosmetic surgery can’t have it right now and will just have to wait until the restrictions are lifted, whenever that will be. So, what is a woman to do when she had been indecisive for years whether or not to proceed
- [Virtual Consultations and Telemedicine Now a Reality at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/coronavirus/virtual-consultations-and-telemedicine-now-a-reality-at-the-arizona-center-for-aesthetic-plastic-surgery/) - We are very happy to announce that Virtual Consultations and Telemedicine (Telehealth) are now available at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. You may be wondering what exactly these are and why you should also be happy. These allow you to be seen by Dr. Turkeltaub and his staff without truly being seen… That
- [Coronavirus Impact Update as of March 23, 2020](https://www.turkeltaub.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-impact-update-as-of-march-23-2020/) - Due to COVOD-19, there will be limited office and patient hours and restricted visits for emergent/semi-emergent issues including early postoperative care.
- [Coronavirus Impact Update As of March 18, 2020](https://www.turkeltaub.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-impact-update-as-of-march-18-2020/) - The accelerating severity of this coronavirus pandemic and the impending disastrous effects that it will have on our healthcare system will jeopardize our ability to treat those individuals requiring intensive care. In response to this, numerous hospitals and outpatient centers in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metropolitan areas have cancelled all elective surgery, effective immediately. This
- [Coronavirus and You: Important Information](https://www.turkeltaub.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-you-important-information/) - Our highest priority has always been to provide our patients with the best and safest possible care. This also applies to the present coronavirus pandemic.
- [Breast Lift vs. Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-lift-vs-breast-implants/) - Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon discusses the differences between what mastopexy and breast implants can achieve. Find out which option may be right for you.
- [Recovering From Breast Augmentation Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/recovering-from-breast-augmentation-surgery/) - Recovery time from a breast augmentation has been significantly reduced in time and extent and most patients are feeling fairly good within a few days.
- [Prevention of a Hematoma Following Breast Augmentation Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/prevention-of-a-hematoma-following-breast-augmentation-surgery/) - A few precautions can be taken to help keep the risk for developing a hematoma following a breast augmentation to a minimum.
- [Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/anesthesia-for-breast-augmentation/) - Most breast augmentations performed by plastic surgeons are done using general anesthesia rather than with a "twilight" one for many reasons including patient preference.
- [When Can You Resume Full Unrestricted Activities Following a Tummy Tuck?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/when-can-you-resume-full-unrestricted-activities-following-a-tummy-tuck/) - For most patients undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), my recommendation is generally to them wait 8 weeks until resuming full unrestricted activities.
- [Dr. Turkeltaub to Permanently Close Glendale Office on 11/15/19](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/dr-turkeltaub-to-permanently-close-glendale-office-on-11-15-19/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub’s Glendale office will permanently close on November 15th, but patients can still seek plastic surgery care at his Scottsdale location.
- [Yet One More Example of Why It’s Important to Select a Reputable Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to Perform Your Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/yet-one-more-example-of-why-its-important-to-select-a-reputable-board-certified-plastic-surgeon-to-perform-your-plastic-surgery/) - When it comes to undergoing plastic surgery, making bad or wrong choices can mean all the difference. Selecting the absolute right plastic surgeon is important.
- [So You Have an Allergan Textured Surfaced Implant. Now What?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/so-you-have-an-allergan-textured-surfaced-implant-now-what/) - This explains important facts about Allergan's BIOCELL® textured surfaced breast implants and considerations if you have them and warranty information.
- [The Explantation Trend: Increasing Popularity of Breast Implant Removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/explantation/the-explantation-trend-increasing-popularity-of-breast-implant-removal/) - Over the last several years, increasing numbers of women are having their breast implants permanently removed – a procedure called an explantation. Why is that?
- [Important Information About Allergan’s Textured Surfaced Breast Implant Recall](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/important-information-about-allergans-textured-surfaced-breast-implant-recall/) - This reviews the present recall of textured surfaced breast implants manufactured by Allergan and relevant issues
- [Think Board Certified Plastic Surgeon When Considering Cosmetic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/think-board-certified-plastic-surgeon-when-considering-cosmetic-surgery/) - You should search for a reputable Plastic Surgeon who is certified specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and not by some fake “medical boars”
- [Seeking Cosmetic Treatments From Medical Spas and Non Plastic Surgeons: Often Not a Wise Choice](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-wrinkles/seeking-cosmetic-treatments-from-medical-spas-and-non-plastic-surgeons-often-not-a-wise-choice/) - Cosmetic treatments at medical spas performed by either para-professionals or non plastic surgeons can be non-effective or result in significant complications.
- [How to Get Rid of Jowls](https://www.turkeltaub.com/juvedermr/how-to-get-rid-of-jowls/) - Searching for jowling treatments? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon highlights possible solutions to this common aesthetic concern. Click here for more.
- [How Should I Prepare for Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/massive-weight-loss/how-should-i-prepare-for-post-bariatric-plastic-surgery/) - Wondering what preparations are needed for plastic surgery after massive weight loss? Our Phoenix-Scottsdale area plastic surgeon offers tips here.
- [Can a Tummy Tuck Reduce Back Pain After Pregnancy?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/can-a-tummy-tuck-reduce-back-pain-after-pregnancy/) - Experiencing lower back discomfort after pregnancy? Find out how abdominoplasty from our Scottsdale plastic surgeon may be able to help.
- [Another Example of Why Breast Implants Placed in Front of the Muscle May Not be a Good Choice](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/another-example-of-why-breast-implants-placed-in-front-of-the-muscle-may-not-be-a-good-choice/) - Far more often than not, it is not such a great idea to have one’s breast implants placed above the muscle (submammary) for a breast augmentation
- [Gauged Earlobe Deformities and Their Treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/gauged-earlobes-and-their-treatment/) - The deformities resulting from gauged earlobes can be corrected with reconstructive plastic surgery using under local anesthesia, yielding quite good results.
- [The Increased Popularity of Dermal Fillers For Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/the-increased-popularity-of-dermal-fillers-for-facial-sculpting-and-rejuvenation/) - Dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse can provide for more affordable, non-surgical facial sculpting and rejuvenation with little or no downtime.
- [Update on Fat Injections for Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/update-on-fat-injections-for-breast-augmentation/) - Injection of fat into the breasts as an adjunct for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes is considered "safe" and mainstream by plastic surgeons.
- [How Do I Select the Right Breast Implant Size and Shape?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/choosing-breast-implants/) - Our Phoenix plastic surgeon discusses how he helps breast enhancement patients choose the right implant size and shape for their unique goals. Learn more.
- [Up to $200 Rebate Offered in Celebration of Botox Cosmetic 10th Year Anniversary](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/up-to-200-rebate-offered-in-celebration-of-botox-cosmetic-10th-year-anniversary/) - Botox Cosmetic is celebrating its 10th year anniversary of FDA approval for its usage in the treatment of facial wrinkles with a rebate that can save you $200.
- [FDA Reports on Extremely Rare Finding of ALCL In A Few Women With Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/fda-reports-on-extremely-rare-finding-of-alcl-in-a-few-women-with-breast-implants/) - The FDA and ASPS announced that there have been between 34 and 60 cases of ALCL in women with breast implants out of around 10 million though no association has been shown.
- [Facial Exercises After Botox® Injections May Accelerate Onset of Effect](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/facial-exercises-after-botoxinjections-may-accelerate-onset-of-effect/) - It has been debated as to whether performing facial muscle exercises after Botox® injections may accelerate effect onset. A study evaluating this is presented.
- [Vaping and Plastic Surgery: A Bad Combination](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/vaping-and-plastic-surgery-a-bad-combination/) - Vaping, which is the usage of e-cigarettes, is not only quite popular especially among younger people but is also the most common form of nicotine usage among this group. There is strong evidence showing that it profoundly increases the risks of graduating to real cigarette smoking and even the usage of illicit drugs. For those
- [The Success of Male Breast Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Gynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/the-success-of-male-breast-reduction-surgery-for-the-treatment-of-gynecomastia/) - Male breast reduction surgery for the treatment of gynecomastia is usually quite successful, resulting in an improved appearance and increase in self-esteem.
- [Gauged Earlobes and Their Repair Today](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gauged-earlobes/gauged-earlobes-and-their-repair-today/) - Gauged earlobes are somewhat common form of body modification that can be reversed somewhat with skillfully performed surgery..
- [So You Have Been Diagnosed as Having a Lipoma. Now what?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/so-you-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-a-lipoma-now-what/) - A lipoma is a benign growth with essentially no malignant potential but there are three great reasons to have it removed - and done so by a plastic surgeon.
- [Can Botox® Reduce Scarring?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/can-botox-reduce-scarring/) - With the many diverse and significant therapeutic indications discovered for Botox® (migraine headaches, excessive sweating, eye muscle issues, bladder problems, etc.) in addition to its well-known usage in the treatment of facial wrinkles, it can literally be considered to be a miracle agent. Soon, researchers may just discover that it can also be an effective
- [About Lipomas](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/about-lipomas/) - A soft doughy mass just below the skin that is slowly increasing in size may just represent a lipoma, a common and benign growth consisting of fat.
- [Lipomas and Their Removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/lipomas-and-their-removal/) - Lipomas are very common and benign fatty tumors that can occur virtually on the body and have specific indications for their removal.
- [What Are Lipomas?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lipoma/what-are-lipomas/) - What are lipomas and commonly asked questions about them.
- [Some Thoughts on the Increasing Popularity of Teenage Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/some-thoughts-on-the-increasing-popularity-of-teenage-plastic-surgery/) - The overwhelming influence and ubiquitous presence of social media in the lives of teenagers along with their near addiction to taking of selfies have too often created a crisis of appearance in their minds. Due to their age and fragility of ego during this vulnerable period of time, they already are quite sensitive about their
- [Considering Having Your Plastic Surgery in Columbia to Save Money? Think Again!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/considering-having-your-plastic-surgery-in-columbia-to-save-money-think-again/) - Known as medical tourism, you can place your health and life at risk when having your cosmetic surgery performed in another country like Columbia or Mexico.
- [How to Help Minimize Your Tummy Tuck Scar](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/how-to-help-minimize-your-tummy-tuck-scar/) - Wondering what you can do to reduce the final appearance of abdominoplasty scarring? Check out tips from our Scottsdale plastic surgeon right here.
- [Beware of the Substantial Risks of Death with the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/beware-of-the-substantial-risks-of-death-with-the-brazilian-butt-lift-bbl/) - With the increased popularity of the Brazilian Butt Lift, potential must be aware of the substantial risk to life that this procedure can pose.
- [Why Do Breasts Sag?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/why-do-breasts-sag/) - Wondering what causes breast sagging? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon highlights factors that can lead to breast ptosis, as well as potential solutions.
- [How Apparent are the Scars Resulting from Male Breast Reduction Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/how-apparent-are-the-scars-resulting-from-male-breast-reduction-surgery/) - The scars resulting from male breast reduction surgery in treating gynecomastia depend on many factors but ultimately are far outweighed by the surgery results.
- [South of the Border is Usually a Bad Choice When it Pertains to Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/south-of-the-border-is-usually-a-bad-choice-when-it-pertains-to-plastic-surgery/) - Undergoing plastic surgery south of the border is immensely risky proposition on many levels, ranging from extremely poor results to life threatening issues.
- [Your Relative Weight (BMI) is an Important Factor When Considering a Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/your-relative-weight-bmi-is-an-important-factor-when-considering-a-tummy-tuck/) - Your relative weight (BMI) is very important as regards to being a candidate for a tummy tuck, the results that you can obtain as well as the surgical risks.
- [Why a Plastic Surgeon Should Perform Your Labiaplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgeon/why-a-plastic-surgeon-should-perform-your-labiaplasty/) - For the best results with lower risks for problems, you should consider an experienced and reputable plastic surgeon to do your labiaplasty.
- [Size Also Matters When it Involves the Earlobe](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/size-also-matters-when-it-involves-the-earlobe/) - Earlobe reduction surgery can easily, simply and virtually pain free result in more desirable appearing, appropriately sized earlobes.
- [Injectable Fillers are Not Risk Free](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-wrinkles/injectable-fillers-are-not-risk-free/) - With all their popularity, patients should understand that there are some risks associated with the injection of these soft tissue fillers though most are rather benign, time limited and rarely permanent though.
- [Selecting Your Cosmetic Surgery Doctor from Instagram May Not be Such a Great Idea](https://www.turkeltaub.com/board-certification/selecting-your-cosmetic-surgery-doctor-from-instagram-may-not-be-such-a-great-idea/) - Beware of selecting your cosmetic surgery doctor based on Instagram information and marketing
- [Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale and the Risk of Numbness of the Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-and-the-risk-of-numbness-of-the-nipples/) - Numbness of the nipple in breast augmentation is usually temporary and transient in a majority of women. Around 3-5% or less have permanent loss of sensation.
- [Can Liposuction Help Make You Healthier?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/can-liposuction-help-make-you-healthier/) - A study assessing possible relationship between liposuction and metabolic issues showed positive and beneficial effects on triglyceride levels and WBC counts.
- [How Can I Get Rid of Excess Skin After Massive Weight Loss?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/how-can-i-get-rid-of-excess-skin-after-massive-weight-loss/) - Our Phoenix plastic surgeon highlights various body contouring procedures that can be performed to remove excess skin after significant weight loss. Learn more.
- [What Is the Difference Between Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/what-is-the-difference-between-gynecomastia-and-pseudogynecomastia/) - What’s the Difference Between Pseudogynecomastia and Gynecomastia? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon compares the two conditions here. Learn more.
- [Will Inverted Nipple Treatment Affect My Ability to Breastfeed?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/inverted-nipples/will-inverted-nipple-treatment-affect-my-ability-to-breastfeed/) - Considering inverted nipple treatment but worried it may affect your ability to breastfeed in the future? Learn the truth from our Glendale plastic surgeon.
- [Fuller Lips: A Recent Trend?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/lip-augmentation/fuller-lips-a-recent-trend/) - It seems that the desire to have noticeably larger lips has been a trend for a long time. Is that real, a perception or maybe with a segment of society?
- [More Women Requesting Smaller Breast Enlargements](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/more-women-requesting-smaller-breast-enlargements/) - More and more women over the last fewl years are requesting smaller breast implant sizes for their breast augmentation.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Ideal Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia Treatments](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-ideal-gynecomastia-and-pseudogynecomastia-treatments/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, discusses the best treatment methods for gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia. Read more.
- [Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/welcome/arizonaplasticsurger/) - Thank you for visiting our blog!
- [Phoenix Plastic Surgeon Uses Fat Injections To Provide Fullness And Volume To Face And Breasts](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-wrinkles/phoenix-plastic-surgeon-uses-fat-injections-to-provide-fullness-and-volume-to-face-and-breasts/) - Learn how Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub can utilize fat injections to add volume to depressed areas of the face and improve body contours.
- [How to Avoid DVT After Abdominoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/how-to-avoid-dvt-after-abdominoplasty/) - Worried about DVT after abdominoplasty? Learn how to help prevent blood clots following a tummy tuck with recommendations from our Scottsdale plastic surgeon.
- [The Most Common Reasons Why Women Want a Labiaplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/labiaplasty/the-most-common-reasons-why-women-want-a-labiaplasty/) - A labiaplasty, the procedure that reduces the size of the labia minora, for years was thought by many to be frivolous procedure. Research shows the opposite.
- [What Will My Tummy Tuck Scars Look Like?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/what-will-my-tummy-tuck-scars-look-like/) - How do abdominoplasty scars look? Our Scottsdale and Phoenix-area plastic surgeon discusses what to expect in regard to tummy tuck scarring.
- [When Will My Breasts Appear Normal After Breast Lift with Augmentation?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/when-will-my-breasts-appear-normal-after-breast-lift-with-augmentation/) - Wondering how long it will take for your breasts to appear normal following breast augmentation with a lift? Our Phoenix plastic surgeon shares what to expect.
- [How Many Areas Can Be Treated in One Liposuction Session?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/how-many-areas-can-be-treated-in-one-liposuction-session/) - Do you have multiple areas of fat buildup you’d like to treat with liposuction? Our Scottsdale practice discusses how many regions can be addressed at once.
- [What Are the Risks and/or Side Effects of Liposuction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/what-are-the-risks-andor-side-effects-of-liposuction/) - Wondering what risks and side effects are associated with liposuction? Our Phoenix practice highlights possible complications and how to help avoid them.
- [Is Liposuction Permanent?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/is-liposuction-permanent/) - Our Glendale and Scottsdale area practice discusses how long liposuction results last, as well as tips for maintaining an optimal outcome. Learn more.
- [Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/am-i-a-candidate-for-liposuction/) - Wondering if you’re a candidate for liposuction? Read our blog post to discover if this popular fat reduction technique is right for you.
- [Why Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/board-certification/why-choose-a-board-certified-plastic-surgeon/) - Looking for a plastic surgeon in the Phoenix area? Learn why choosing someone certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is important.
- [Dr. Steven Turkeltaub Stresses the Importance of ABPS Board Certification for Plastic Surgeons](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/dr-steven-turkeltaub-stresses-the-importance-of-abps-board-certification-for-plastic-surgeons/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a plastic surgeon in Phoenix, discusses why cosmetic surgery patients should ensure their doctor is board-certified by ABPS.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Ideal Timing for a Mommy Makeover](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-ideal-timing-for-a-mommy-makeover/) - Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD advises on when to consider a Mommy Makeover to help restore one’s pre-pregnancy figure. Scottsdale, AZ -- Despite being one of life’s greatest gifts for many women, having children can often cause several unwanted and potentially permanent changes to the female body, states Steven H. Turkeltaub, a board certified plastic surgeon
- [How Long Is Recovery After a Mommy Makeover?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/how-long-is-recovery-after-a-mommy-makeover/) - Our Glendale area plastic surgeon discusses what to expect in regard to recovery and downtime following a Mommy Makeover. Learn more here.
- [When Should I Consider a Mommy Makeover?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/when-should-i-consider-a-mommy-makeover/) - Our Phoenix area plastic surgeon reveals when to consider a Mommy Makeover, as well as the ideal timing for undergoing the procedure. Learn more.
- [How to Eliminate the Post-Pregnancy Stomach Bulge](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/eliminate-post-pregnancy-stomach/) - Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon discusses how a tummy tuck can help correct diastasis recti, the cause of a noticeable stomach bulge after pregnancy.
- [Does Fat Grafting In Breast Reconstruction Patients Increase the Risk for Breast Cancer or its Recurrence?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/does-fat-grafting-in-breast-reconstruction-patients-increase-the-risk-for-breast-cancer-or-its-recurrence/) - Does fat grafting/lipofilling in breast reconstruction increase the risk for the development of a second breast cancer or its recurrence?
- [When to Consider a Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/when-to-consider-a-breast-reduction/) - Our Phoenix plastic surgeon discusses when to consider breast reduction surgery. Click here to learn about candidacy for this popular procedure.
- [Can Exercises Help Me Avoid Breast Lift Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-lift-mastopexy/exercises-to-prevent-breast-lift/) - Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon discusses whether certain chest exercises can lift raise the breasts enough to avoid the need for breast lift surgery. Learn more.
- [Phoenix Plastic Surgeon Highlights Treatment Options for Gynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gynecomastia-treatment/phoenix-plastic-surgeon-highlights-treatment-options-for-gynecomastia/) - Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub, a plastic surgeon in Phoenix, reviews various gynecomastia treatments for enlarged male breasts. Learn more.
- [Actress Ariel Winter, from TV's “Modern Family”, Discusses Her Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/actress-ariel-winter-from-tvs-modern-family-discusses-her-breast-reduction/) - Actress Ariel Winter (TV's "Modern Family") shares her personal story of living with large breasts then undergoing a breast reduction with positive outcome.
- [Which Implant Placement Yields the Best Breast Augmentation Results?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-results/) - Our Scottsdale area plastic surgeon reveals why submuscular implant placement often yields the most natural-looking breast augmentation results. Learn more.
- [Juvederm® Ultra XC Receives FDA Approval for Lip Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/dermal-filler/juvederm-ultra-xc-receives-fda-approval-for-lip-augmentation/) - Juvederm® Ultra XC, the dermal filler used in the treatment of facial folds and lines, receives FDA approval for usage in lip augmentation.
- [Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix Highlights Cosmetic Surgery Options After Massive Weight Loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/massive-weight-loss/plastic-surgeon-in-phoenix-highlights-cosmetic-surgery-options-after-massive-weight-loss/) - Phoenix plastic surgeon outlines skin tightening options available for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight. Learn about body contouring.
- [Phoenix Plastic Surgeon Highlights Two Different Tummy Tuck Options](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/phoenix-plastic-surgeon-highlights-two-different-tummy-tuck-options/) - Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a plastic surgeon in Phoenix, explains the differences between a mini tummy tuck and a full abdominoplasty. Learn more here.
- [Tummy Tuck Recovery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/tummy-tuck-recovery/) - Interested in tummy tuck surgery? Our Phoenix plastic surgeon outlines what to expect during the abdominoplasty recovery process. Learn more here.
- [Gauged Earlobes - Then and Now - and Plastic Surgery Treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/earlobe/gauged-earlobes-then-and-now-and-plastic-surgical-treatment/) - I have developed a variety of precise techniques that treat gauged and stretched earlobes and which can yield earlobes that are essentially "normal" appearing.
- ["Rare" Case of Size and Symptoms Leading a Woman Seek Breast Implant Removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/rare-case-of-size-and-symptoms-leading-a-woman-seek-breast-implant-removal/) - This is a not very common situation where a woman has her implants removed (explanted) because they're too big and symptomatic. They are above the muscle.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon On Reducing Sagging Skin with Arm Lift Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-on-reducing-sagging-skin-with-arm-lift-surgery/) - Scottsdale plastic surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD provides an overview of how arm lift surgery can help treat loose, hanging skin in the upper arm areas.
- [Shapely Arms Trending: Arm Lifts Gain Popularity](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arm-lift/shapely-arms-trending-arm-lifts-gain-popularity/) - Scottsdale and Phoenix area Plastic Surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD is seeing an increasing number of Arm Lift patients at his practice. Read our blog for details.
- [Agent Orange Exposure and the Risk for Developing Non Pigmented Skin Cancers](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/agent-orange-and-risks-for-skin-cancers/) - A recently published plastic surgery study finds dramatic increase in the development of non-melanotic skin cancers in Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
- [Fat Injections for Breast Enlargement: Where Does It Stand? ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/fat-injections-for-breast-enlargement-where-does-it-stand/) - Breast augmentation through fat injections into the breast is gaining more publicity but numerous questions remain before it can be considered a viable option.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Outlines Standard Recovery from Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation-recovery/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-outlines-standard-recovery-from-breast-augmentation/) - Wondering what Breast Augmentation Recovery is like? Phoenix plastic surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD highlights what to expect throughout the process. Learn more.
- [What to Expect for Breast Augmentation Recovery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/what-to-expect-for-breast-augmentation-recovery/) - Phoenix plastic surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD reveals what to expect regarding the Recovery from Breast Augmentation in his latest blog post. Read it here.
- [The Abundance of Breast Implant Choices Can Allow You to Obtain the Breast Augmentation Results of Your Dreams](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-abundance-of-breast-implant-choices-can-allow-you-to-obtain-the-breast-augmentation-results-of-your-dreams/) - There are a multitude of size, shape and profile (projection) choices available today to allow you the opportunity to obtain the breast augmentation you desire
- [Phoenix Plastic Surgeon Clarifies Common Breast Reduction Myths](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/phoenix-plastic-surgeon-clarifies-common-breast-reduction-myths/) - Phoenix plastic surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD clarifies the most common breast reduction myths he hears from his patients. Learn the truth here.
- [Top 5 Breast Reduction Myths](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/top-5-breast-reduction-myths/) - Our Phoenix Plastic Surgeon debunks the Top Five Breast Reduction Myths in his latest cosmetic surgery Blog. Read it here.
- [A Very High Level of Safety is Associated with Dermal Fillers for the Face](https://www.turkeltaub.com/radiesser/a-very-high-level-of-safety-is-associated-with-dermal-fillers-for-the-face/) - Clinical studies and experiences delineate very low complication rates associated with facial dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse.
- [The Risk of Developing Malignant Melanoma is Increased With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/the-risk-of-developing-malignant-melanoma-is-increased-with-inflammatory-bowel-diseases/) - Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered that those individuals who have inflammatory bowel disease have increased risk of developing malignant melanoma.
- [Can Daily Usage of Sunscreen Protect Your Skin Against Aging?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/can-daily-usage-of-sunscreen-protect-your-skin-against-aging/) - A study conducted in Queensland, Australia confirmed the beneficial effects from regular application of sunscreen on the slowing of photoaging of the skin.
- [Disastrous Consequences of Incomplete Treatment and Inadequate Follow-up of a Keloid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/keloid/disastrous-consequences-of-incomplete-treatment-and-inadequate-follow-up-of-a-keloid/) - There can be challenging and even disastrous consequences from both the inadequate initial treatment and lack of follow-up of keloids.
- [The Increasing Popularity of Silicone Breast Implants for Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-increasing-popularity-of-silicone-breast-implants-for-breast-augmentation/) - Silicone breast implants have become increasingly popular over the last several years and the predominant implant selected in breast enlargement and breast lift.
- [The Long Awaited “Gummy Bear” Silicone Breast Implants Now FDA Approved for Use](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-long-awaited-gummy-bear-silicone-breast-implants-now-fda-approved-for-use/) - The Natrelle® 410 silicone breast implants, aka gummy bear implants have just been approved by the FDA to use in breast augmentation, revision & reconstruction.
- [The Emotional and Social Impact of Gynecomastia on the Adolescent Male](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/the-emotional-and-social-impact-of-gynecomastia-on-the-adolescent-male/) - The significant emotional and social impact that gynecomastia can have on adolescents has not been seriously investigated in the past up until recently.
- [Does Plastic Surgery Increase Long Term Happiness, Confidence, and General Well-Being?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/does-plastic-surgery-increase-long-term-happiness-confidence-and-general-well-being/) - A large recent study on the psychological effects of cosmetic plastic surgery on patients reveals significant, long-term positive mental and emotional effects.
- [Can a Breast Augmentation or a Breast Lift Improve My Sex Life?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/can-a-breast-augmentation-or-a-breast-lift-improve-my-sex-life/) - A poll taken of women who had a breast augmentation and/or breast lift revealed a marked improvement in their sex life including in frequency and in quality.
- [Interesting Plastic Surgery Statistics](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/interesting-plastic-surgery-statistics/) - Data on plastic surgery procedures and numbers of plastic surgeons rank the US number one in both categories with breast augmentation the top procedure.
- [Phoenix Plastic Surgeon Offers Two Liposuction Methods](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/phoenix-plastic-surgeon-offers-two-liposuction-methods/) - Interested in liposuction in Phoenix? Learn about the two different liposuction techniques plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub uses for fat removal.
- [How Long Does A Face Lift Last?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facelift-2/how-long-does-a-face-lift-last/) - The durability of the results from a face lift are so variable, depending on numerous variables that are specific to each person.
- [An Unusual Example of the Limitations of Plastic Surgery: When "Ugliness" is More Than Skin Deep](https://www.turkeltaub.com/plastic-surgery/an-unusual-example-of-the-limitations-of-plastic-surgery-when-ugliness-is-more-than-skin-deep/) - Plastic surgery for improvement of facial appearance can yield remarkable results but can't fully hide inherent deficiencies when they are more than skin deep.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery: Reducing the Risks of Large Breasts Being Used as Lethal Weapons (A Humorous Near Reality) ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-reduction-surgery-reducing-the-risks-of-large-breasts-being-used-as-lethal-weapons-a-humorous-near-reality/) - Despite the general association of women's breasts with beauty, femininity, warmth and nurturing, there is a dark, evil side to them - use as lethal weapons.
- [Drinking Coffee is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Developing the Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/drinking-coffee-is-associated-with-a-decreased-risk-of-developing-the-skin-cancer-basal-cell-carcinoma/) - A study published in Cancer Research revealed the beneficial effect of drinking caffeinated coffee in reducing the risk of developing basal cell skin cancer.
- [Belotero Balance®, An Exciting New Option for the Treatment of Fine Lines of the Face and Lips, Is Now Being Offered at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-wrinkles/belotero-balance-an-exciting-new-option-for-the-treatment-of-fine-lines-of-the-face-and-lips-is-now-being-offered-at-the-arizona-center-for-aesthetic-plastic-surgery/) - Dr. Turkeltaub is now offering Belotero Balance, the newest dermal filler and one that can specifically and successfully treat fine lines of the face and lips.
- [Dr. Steven Turkeltaub - A Plastic Surgeon Who Personally Administers Botox® and Dermal Fillers for His Patients](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/dr-steven-turkeltaub-a-plastic-surgeon-who-personally-administers-botox-and-dermal-fillers-for-his-patients/) - Unlike most plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metropolitan area, Dr. Turkeltaub personally administers Botox and dermal fillers to his patients.
- [Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction: A Major Innovation That Can Lead to Great Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/fat-grafting-in-breast-reconstruction-a-major-innovation-that-can-lead-to-great-results/) - Using fat injections as an ancillary procedure in breast reconstruction in order to improve contour, shape and projection has proven to be a major innovation.
- [Do the Results from Liposuction and Liposuction Combined with a Tummy Tuck Last a Long Time?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/do-the-results-from-liposuction-and-liposuction-with-a-tummy-tuck-last-a-long-time/) - A recently published study evaluated the long term results from liposuction alone or with a tummy tuck as regards maintenance of results and fat redistribution.
- [Men Are Increasingly Opting for Plastic Surgery Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/eyelid-surgery/men-are-increasingly-opting-for-plastic-surgery-procedures/) - Men are increasingly pursuing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures including liposuction, male breast reduction, rhinoplasty and cosmetic eyelid surgery.
- [Breast Reduction in Teens With Large Breasts Can be Both Physically and Emotionally Therapeutic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-in-teens-with-large-breasts-can-be-both-physically-and-emotionally-therapeutic/) - Breast reduction surgery on teenage girls can be quite beneficial not only physically but also emotionally as well resulting in improved self-esteem.
- [Reasons Why the Satisfaction Rate for Breast Augmentation Surgery is so High](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/reasons-why-the-satisfaction-rate-for-breast-augmentation-surgery-is-so-high/) - The satisfaction rate in women associated with breast augmentation surgery is very high but what are exactly the underlying reasons for this?
- [Plastic Surgeon in Scottsdale on Selecting Qualified Doctor for Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/board-certification/plastic-surgeon-in-scottsdale-on-selecting-qualified-doctor-for-breast-augmentation/) - Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub stresses the importance of consulting a board-certified for breast augmentation procedures. Learn why.
- [Chronic Sun Exposure and Its Dramatic Effects on Skin Aging](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/chronic-sun-exposure-and-its-dramatic-effects-on-skin-aging/) - Protection of one's skin from chronic sun exposure and the regular and effective a broad spectrum sunscreen can keep one's skin looking younger longer.
- [The Dangers of Tanning Bed Usage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/tanning-bed-usage-dangers/) - Tanning beds usage prematurely ages the skin and is associated with a significant increase in the development of skin cancers including malignant melanoma.
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon on Popularity of Mommy Makeovers](https://www.turkeltaub.com/mommy-makeover/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-on-popularity-of-mommy-makeovers/) - Arizona plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses the increasingly popular, post-childbirth combination of surgeries called Mommy Makeover. Read more.
- [Is Routine MRI a Prudent, Cost Effective Choice for Women with Silicone Breast Implants?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/is-routine-mri-a-prudent-choice-for-women-with-breast-implants/) - The FDA has recommended frequent evaluations of inserted silicone breast implants using MRI but is this a prudent, necessary and cost effective approach?
- [Combining a Tummy Tuck with a Hysterectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/combining-a-tummy-tuck-with-a-hysterectomy/) - Undergoing a tummy tuck concurrent with a hysterectomy offers several distinct advantages but do the downside risks support this approach or not?
- [Chin Augmentation Surgery Shows Greatest Percentage Increase in Popularity from 2010 to 2011](https://www.turkeltaub.com/chin-augmentation/chin-augmentation-surgery-shows-greatest-percentage-increase-in-popularity-from-2010-to-2011/) - The popularity of chin augmentation skyrocketed by percentage between 2010 and 2011 according to statistics revealed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- [Study Finds Tummy Tucks and Liposuction Improve Self Esteem and the Quality of Life](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/study-finds-tummy-tucks-and-liposuction-improve-self-esteem-and-the-quality-of-life/) - Recent study reveals extremely high satisfaction rate associated with liposuction and tummy tuck surgery and positive impact on self esteem and quality of life.
- [Study Shows Botox to be Effective in the Treatment of Clinical Depression](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/study-shows-botox-to-be-effective-in-the-treatment-of-clinical-depression/) - A scientific study conducted in Germany on patients with clinical depression reveals that Botox injections can be an effective treatment for many.
- [The Wonders of Plastic Surgery - More and Less](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-wonders-of-plastic-surgery-more-and-less/) - Incredibly amazing results in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery can be obtained through the great talents and skills of the best plastic surgeons.
- [Is a Labiaplasty an Effective and Satisfying Procedure?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/labiaplasty/is-a-labiaplasty-an-effective-and-satisfying-procedure/) - This presents results regarding the level of satisfaction and effectiveness of labiaplasty (labioplasty) procedures for treating enlarged labia minora.
- [Our Brief But Disappointing Experience With Xeomin - a BOTOX Cosmetic Alternative](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/our-brief-but-disappointing-experience-with-xeomin-a-botox-cosmetic-alternative/) - The effectiveness of Xeomin(R), a cheaper alternative to Botox(R), is evaluated from my three month experience with numerous patients in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
- [What to Expect Regarding Swelling and Appearance Following a Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/what-to-expect-regarding-swelling-and-appearance-following-a-tummy-tuck/) - There will be a considerable amount of swelling following a tummy tuck that will increase over 1 - months then gradually decrease over time, taking up to a year.
- [A Case of a Better Breast Augmentation Result](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/a-case-of-a-better-breast-augmentation-result/) - An example of a tastefully performed breast augmentation which requires precision, discernment, and an understanding of aesthetics by the plastic surgeon.
- [What is a "Mommy Makeover"](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/what-is-a-mommy-makeover/) - A "Mommy Makeover" consists of procedures of the breast and abdomen that can serve to restore one's body closer to what it was pre-pregnancy ... and then some.
- [Does Liposuction in ScottsdaleTreat Cellulite?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/does-liposuction-treat-cellulite/) - Liposuction is not a treatment for cellulite.
- [Liposuction: It is Not "What is Removed" but "What is Left" That is Important](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/liposuction-it-is-not-what-is-removed-but-what-is-left-that-is-important/) - In liposuction, it is the final result that is the most important issue and not the amount (cc's) of fat that is removed.
- [Questions Regarding the Impact of a Tummy Tuck on Possible Future Pregnancies](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/questions-regarding-the-impact-of-a-tummy-tuck-on-possible-future-pregnancies/) - This blog post answers common questions regarding any impact of a previous tummy tuck on a possible future pregnancy.
- [Silicone Breast Implants and the Utility of MRI’s to Screen for Rupture](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/silicone-breast-implants-and-the-utility-of-mri’s-to-screen-for-rupture/) - In this study from the University of Michigan on MRI's and detection of rupture, they were found to be much more accurate in those who presented with symptoms.
- [How Soon After My Breast Augmentation Can I Exercise?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/how-soon-after-my-breast-augmentation-can-i-exercise/) - This clarifies what my recommendations are regarding resuming exercising, sport and other vigorous activities following a breast augmentation procedure.
- [Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale and the Ability to Breast Feed](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-and-the-ability-to-breast-feed/) - Having breast augmentation surgery should have no impact on the ability to breast feed whether or not the implants are placed above or below the muscle.
- [Liposuction: It is NOT About the Machine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/liposuction-it-is-not-about-the-machine/) - When undergoing liposuction, it is not the machine that is of primary importance - it is the practitioner so seek a qualified board certified plastic surgeon.
- [How Long are Drains Left in for a Tummy Tuck?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/how-long-are-drains-left-in-for-a-tummy-tuck/) - The amount of time that surgical drains are left in place following a tummy tuck is quite variable and depends on multiple factors.
- [Tanning: Another Addiction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/tanning-another-addiction/) - Tanning, whether by the sun or using a tanning booth, has been shown to be addicting like other addictions. Excessive UV exposure increases risks to skin.
- [Getting Bigger Breast Implants in Order to Avoid a Breast Lift is not the Appropriate Treatment for Droopy Breasts ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/getting-bigger-breast-implants-in-order-to-avoid-a-breast-lift-is-not-the-appropriate-treatment-for-droopy-breasts/) - Getting breast implants much larger than one wants in order to avoid a needed breast lift and the associated scars is a poor choice with long term consequences.
- [Xeomin®, An Alternative to Botox® for Wrinkle Treatment, is Now Available ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/xeomin-an-alternative-to-botox-for-wrinkle-treatment-is-now-available/) - Xeomin, a botulinum toxin alternative to Botox for the treatment of wrinkles, has just been approved by the FDA and may offer a less expensive alternative.
- [The Scars Around the Nipples for Male Breast Reduction Surgery are Usually Relatively Inconspicuous ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/the-scars-around-the-nipples-for-male-breast-reduction-surgery-are-usually-relatively-inconspicuous/) - The scars placed along the bottom half of the areolas used for direct excision of breast tissue in gynecomastia usually heal relatively inconspicuously.
- [What Areas of the Face Are Most Commonly Treated With Botox®? ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/what-areas-of-the-face-are-most-commonly-treated-with-botox®/) - Botox can be inject in several areas of the face but the most common ones chosen include the crow's feet, forehead creases and nasal bridge and the lines between the brows.
- [In the Future, a Cream Containing a Botox® Like Agent May be Used to Treat Dynamic Facial Wrinkles ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/in-the-future-a-cream-containing-a-botox®-like-agent-may-be-used-to-treat-dynamic-facial-wrinkles/) - A topically applied cream for the administration of a Botox like agent in the treatment of facial wrinkles is currently being investigated in several studies.
- [Are Lasers an Effective Treatment Option for Hypertrophic Scars?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/are-lasers-an-effective-treatment-option-for-hypertrophic-scars/) - A recently published study analyzing lasers in the treatment of hypertrophic scars concluded that there is little clinical evidence to recommend their usage.
- [Breast Augmentation Fail or When Not to Disclose One’s Assets](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-fail-or-when-not-to-disclose-one’s-assets/) - Startling and stark difference in breasts in a breast augmentation performed on AnnaLynne McCord detract from results which required precision
- [The Effect of the Incision Location in Breast Augmentation on the Sensation of the Nipple-Areolar Complex](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/the-effect-of-the-incision-location-in-breast-augmentation-on-the-sensation-of-the-nipple-areolar-complex/) - A recent study finds the periareolar incision for a breast augmentation elevates the risk of reduced nipple sensation by 2.7 times versus the inframammary one.
- [Will I Need Drains Following My Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/will-i-need-drains-following-my-breast-reduction/) - Over the last several years, I rarely use drains when performing breast reduction surgery for my patients.
- [Wearing an Underwire Bra After a Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/wearing-an-underwire-bra-after-a-breast-reduction/) - Many women who have had a breast reduction want to know if they can wear an underwire bra and if so, when.
- [An Important Question for Men Who are Considering Liposuction of Their Abdomen: Where's the Fat?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/an-important-question-for-men-who-are-considering-liposuction-of-their-abdomen-wheres-the-fat/) - Men can benefit from liposuction of their abdomen provided their fat is largely situated on the abdominal wall rather than inside their abdomen.
- [Fat Injections to Improve Breast Reconstruction Results: Is it Safe?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reconstruction/fat-injections-to-improve-breast-reconstruction-results-is-it-safe/) - Fat injections (lipofilling) has been used with increasing frequency in breast reconstruction and now at least one study suggests the safety of this technique.
- [Labiaplasty (Labia Minora Reduction): Why?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/labiaplasty/labiaplasty-labia-minora-reduction-why/) - A labiaplasty, or labia minora reduction, is a procedure that can be performed for both cosmetic reasons as well as functional ones and is quite effective.
- [Killer Boobs: Breast Augmentation Used for Evil Purposes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/killer-boobs-breast-augmentation-used-for-evil-purposes/) - Breast implants that are used to help create beauty by their use in breast augmentations are now being considered for evil purposes by Islamic terrorists.
- [New Federal Regulations Of Sunscreens May Be Helpful In Evaluating Their Effectiveness and Protection Level](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-care/new-federal-regulations-of-sunscreens-may-be-helpful-in-evaluating-their-effectiveness-and-protection-level/) - New federal regulations on sunscreens to be implemented in 2012 are aimed at standardizing terminology and providing helpful information for the consumer.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery and Sports: A Win-Win Situation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-and-sports-a-win-win-situation/) - Breast reduction surgery not only can alleviate symptoms related to large breasts but can also have a profoundly positive impact on one's performance in sports.
- [Liposuction and Long Term Results: Does the Fat Come Back?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/liposuction-and-long-term-results-does-the-fat-come-back/) - Following liposuction, with weight gain, does fat return to the suctioned sites or preferentially grow elsewhere?
- [One Example of the Dangers of Obtaining Non-Operative Aesthetic Procedures From Non-Qualified Practitioners and Why You Should Always Use a Plastic Surgeon](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/one-example-of-the-dangers-of-obtaining-non-operative-aesthetic-procedures-from-non-qualified-practitioners-and-why-you-should-always-use-a-plastic-surgeon/) - Even for non-operative cosmetic procedures, it is very important to seek treatment from well-trained plastic surgeons and not from those with limited training.
- [How Uncomfortable Can I Expect to be Immediately Following Breast Reduction Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/how-uncomfortable-can-i-expect-to-be-immediately-following-breast-reduction-surgery/) - Discomfort following breast reduction surgery in most women is usually fairly mild and quite tolerable, often requiring little or no pain medication.
- [On Wearing a Compression Garment Following Liposuction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/on-wearing-a-compression-garment-following-liposuction/) - Wearing a compressive garment following liposuction can have a very beneficial effect on the overall results including reducing swelling and bruising.
- [Static and Dynamic Deformities From Saline Breast Implants Placed In Front of the Muscle In Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/static-and-dynamic-deformities-from-saline-breast-implants-placed-in-front-of-the-muscle-in-breast-augmentation/) - The following video shows dynamic and static deformities from saline breast implants placed in front of rather than behind the muscle in breast augmentation.
- [Silicone Breast Implants: Cohesive Gel But Not “Gummy Bear” Type … Yet](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/silicone-breast-implants-cohesive-gel-but-not-“gummy-bear”-type-…-yet/) - "Gummy bear" silicone gel breast implants are state of the art implants used since the 1990's elsewhere but not yet FDA approved for widespread usage here.
- [Dr. Turkeltaub is a 2010 Patients' Choice Winner](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/dr-turkeltaub-2010-patients-choice-winner/) - Top Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, is a 2010 Patients' Choice Winner. Click here to learn more.
- [A "T" Cup!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/a-t-cup/) - You have heard of "D", "DD", "DDD" and maybe even an "E", "F" or "G" cup. Have you ever heard or seen a "T" cup?
- [The "Cons" of Obesity and Plastic Surgery Options to Improve One's Appearance Following Massive Weight Loss ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/the-cons-of-obesity-and-plastic-surgery-options-to-improve-ones-appearance-following-massive-weight-loss/) - There are multiple procedures that can help address the considerable skin excess that results following massive weight loss such as a tummy tuck or belt lipectomy.
- [A Fun and Festive Way To Check Out Bra Cup Sizes ... With Your Significant Other!](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/a-fun-and-festive-way-to-check-out-bra-cup-sizes-with-your-significant-other/) - This unique video of "The Cup Size Choir" shows 7 models wearing lingerie with bra sizes from "A" to "G" singing note to "Deck the Halls" based on their cup size.
- [Patients Overwhelmingly Prefer Silicone Breast Implants Over Saline Ones](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/patients-overwhelmingly-prefer-silicone-breast-implants-over-saline-ones/) - Whether having breast implants for breast augmentation, breast lift, revision or breast reconstruction, my patients overwhelmingly prefer silicone over saline.
- [Facial Cosmetic Procedures That You May Be Able to Afford In These Hard Economic Times](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/facial-cosmetic-procedures-that-you-may-be-able-to-afford-in-these-hard-economic-times/) - Even with the bad economy now, there may be affordable procedures that can help improve your appearance such as Botox and injectable agents like Juvederm and Restylane.
- [Nursing After a Breast Reduction: Is It Possible?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/nursing-after-a-breast-reduction-is-it-possible/) - Many women who are considering a breast reduction but also are planning to have children in the future want to know if they will retain the ability to nurse.
- [Important Issues to Consider With Larger Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/important-issues-to-consider-with-larger-breast-implants/) - Large breast implants for breast augmentation can have significant effects on the tissues of the breast and chest wall which should be discussed before surgery.
- [Smoking and Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/smoking/smoking-and-plastic-surgery/) - Smoking can be very detrimental to the healing process for many plastic surgery procedures with some such as face lifts and tummy tucks being much higher.
- [Be Wary Of Clinics Performing Cosmetic Procedures Including Dermal Fillers and Botox®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/be-wary-of-clinics-performing-cosmetic-procedures-including-dermal-fillers-and-botox®/) - Even when undergoing minor plastic surgery procedures like Botox and injectables such as Juvederm, it is recommended to see a board certified plastic surgeon.
- [A Boom in the Bust: Natural Breast Sizes Are Getting Larger](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/a-boom-in-the-bust-natural-breast-sizes-are-getting-larger/) - Studies have shown the average breast size of women has increased over the last 50 years, independent of weight yet breast augmentations are even more popular.
- [Scars and Scar Revision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/scar/scars-and-scar-revision/) - Scar revision is the generic name of the surgical approach that is used to facilitate the improved appearance of an aesthetically displeasing scar.
- [With A Mastopexy, Shorter Scars Usually Translate Into Lesser Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-lift-mastopexy/with-a-mastopexy-shorter-scars-usually-translate-into-lesser-results/) - In general, the anchor shape scar approach for a mastopexy tends to yield superior results in comparison to the donut (periareolar) approacy.
- [The Free Nipple Graft Breast Reduction Technique and the Appearance of the Nipple-Areola Complex](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/the-free-nipple-graft-breast-reduction-technique-and-the-appearance-of-the-nipple-areola-complex/) - Free nipple graft technique breast reductions can effectively reduce massively enlarged breasts and still allow for an acceptable nipple-areolar appearance.
- [A Disadvantage of Placing Breast Implants Through the Armpit Approach in Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/a-disadvantage-of-placing-breast-implants-through-the-armpit-approach-in-breast-augmentation/) - My preference for breast implant insertion in a breast augmentation is through an inframammary incision. The transaxillary approach does have some disadvantages.
- [To Enlarge or Not Enlarge With a Mastopexy: That is the Question](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/to-enlarge-or-not-enlarge-with-a-mastopexy-that-is-the-question/) - Sometimes it may not be entirely clear for woman when they could benefit from breast implants to be placed at the same time they are undergoing a breast lift.
- [Who is a Good Candidate For Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/who-is-a-good-candidate-for-breast-reduction/) - This reviews who may be a good candidate for undergoing a breast reduction.
- [Breast Augmentation Surgery Is Not A Frivolous Procedure ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-surgery-is-not-a-frivolous-procedure/) - Breast augmentation should not be considered to be an unnecessary or frivolous procedure as its impact on a woman's psyche and emotions can be far reaching.
- [Lipodissolve Is Not An Acceptable Option For Fat Removal Or A Replacement For Liposuction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/lipodissolve-is-not-an-acceptable-option-for-fat-removal-or-a-replacement-for-liposuction/) - FDA has condemned lipodissolve and warned practitioners, clinics and spas marketing it that it is not approved and not an alternative to liposuction
- [Large Breasts and Sports: Not a Fair Contest](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/large-breasts-and-sports-not-a-fair-contest/) - Undergoing a breast reduction can make engaging in sports or other vigorous activities possible and comfortable.
- [The Ten Year Myth Regarding Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-ten-year-myth-regarding-breast-implants/) - There is no fixed time at which breast implants need to be replaced. Many people are under the false impression that they need to do something every 10 years.
- [Juvederm® XC: A New Formulation With A Local Anesthetic Making Treatments Far More Comfortable](https://www.turkeltaub.com/dermal-filler/juvederm®-xc-a-new-formulation-with-a-local-anesthetic-making-treatments-far-more-comfortable/) - Juvederm(R) XC contains a local anesthetic that makes the injections very tolerable and minimizes the need for nerve blocks for comfort.
- [Radiesse® For Wrinkle Reduction and Soft Tissue Augmentation and Rejuvenation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/radiesser/radiesse®-for-wrinkle-reduction-and-soft-tissue-augmentation-and-rejuvenation/) - Radiesse(R) is an effective, long lasting dermal filler that can be used to treat facial creases and wrinkles, rejuvenate and augment the cheeks, chin, jaw and nose.
- [Common Reasons For Breast Implant Exchange Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/reasons-for-breast-implants-exchange-surgery/) - There are many reasons why women elect to undergo a breast implant exchange following a breast augmentation, mastopexy with implants or breast reconstruction.
- [Dr. Steven Turkeltaub Selected As One Of America's Top Plastic Surgeons for 2009](https://www.turkeltaub.com/news-press/dr-steven-turkeltaub-selected-as-one-of-americas-top-plastic-surgeons-for-2009/) - Dr. Turkeltaub has been selected again as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons for 2009 by the Consumers' Research Council of America, a prestigious honor.
- [The Popularity Of Silicone Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-popularity-of-silicone-breast-implants/) - Silicone breast implants are preferred and selected by the overwhelming majority of my patients undergoing breast augmentation, breast lifts and reconstruction.
- [Should Liposuction Be Used As A Method For Weight Loss?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/should-liposuction-be-used-as-a-method-of-weight-loss/) - Liposuction is not recommended as a method for weight loss for a variety of reasons. Instead, dieting and exercising should be the front line approaches.
- [Usage of Acellular Dermis In Breast Reconstruction Improves Results and Predictability and Shortens Time For Final Result](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/usage-of-acellular-dermis-in-breast-reconstruction-improves-results-and-predictability-and-shortens-time-for-final-result/) - Acellular dermis usage in breast reconstruction can substantially improve the results and predictability and decrease the total time for the reconstruction.
- [Problems With Tissue Expansion Breast Reconstruction In Previously Irradiated Tissue](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-cancer/problems-with-tissue-expansion-breast-reconstruction-in-previously-irradiated-tissue/) - Previous radiation treatment for breast cancer can have a significant negative impact on the use of tissue expansion for breast reconstruction.
- [The Diagnosis and Treatment of Ruptured Saline Breast Implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-ruptured-saline-breast-implants/) - The diagnosis and treatment options for ruptured saline breast implants are discussed.
- [Kangaroos May Hold The Secret For The Prevention of Skin Cancers](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin-cancer/kangaroos-may-hold-the-secret-for-the-prevention-of-skin-cancers/) - Enzymes in the skin of kangaroos may hold the secret to reversing the sun induced damage to DNA and, therefore, help prevent skin cancers.
- [Etiology of Symmastia aka the Uniboob Following Breast Enlargement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/etiology-of-symmastia-aka-the-uniboob-following-breast-enlargement/) - Symmastia, also called synmastia or uniboob, occurs when the implants are so close together that there is no significant discrete separation between the breasts.
- [How Much Discomfort Can I Expect Following A Rhinoplasty?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/rhinoplasty/how-much-discomfort-can-i-expect-following-a-rhinoplasty/) - Teh level of discomfort associated with a rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery) is usually fairly mild.
- [Rhinoplasty: Expectations and Limitations ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/rhinoplasty/rhinoplasty-expectations-and-limitations/) - It is important to have realistic expectations when considering cosmetic nasal surgery, also called a rhinoplasty.
- [Gynecomastia Comes in All Sizes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/gynecomastia-comes-in-all-sizes/) - Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, can present in varying degrees from almost imperceptible to massively enlarged.
- [Breast Reduction Surgery Can Serve to Identify Those Women At An Increased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-surgery-can-serve-to-identify-those-women-at-an-increased-risk-of-developing-breast-cancer/) - The identification of precancerous changes in tissue removed during a breast reduction can be helpful in identifying women at higher risk for developing breast cancer and appropriate prophylactic measures taken.
- [Body Contouring Following Massive Weight Loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-augmentation/body-contouring-following-massive-weight-loss/) - Body contouring procedures following massive weight loss can correct the considerable deformities that result with excess hanging skin and contour problems.
- [What is the Difference Between a Regular Tummy Tuck and a Mini-Tummy Tuck?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/what-is-the-difference-between-a-regular-tummy-tuck-and-a-mini-tummy-tuck/) - A standard tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) involved the whole abdomen whereas the mini-tummy tuck addresses only the lower portion.
- [Medication and Drug Causes of Enlarged Male Breasts (Gynecomastia)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/liposuction/medication-and-drug-causes-of-male-breast-enlargement-gynecomastia/) - Many medications and illicit and street drugs are known to cause male breast enlargement. Identifying the offending agent may stop the growth.
- [Male Breast Enlargement: Is It Common?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/male-breast-reduction/male-breast-enlargement-is-it-common/) - Enlarged breasts in men, also known as gynecomastia, is a fairly common issue that is usually treated quite successfully with surgery.
- [Are There Aesthetic Reasons to Undergo a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/are-there-aesthetic-reasons-to-undergo-a-breast-reduction/) - There are reasons that a woman can consider undergoing a breast reduction that is not related to symptoms from larger breasts.
- [Breast Augmentation: How Long Do Breast Implants Last ? ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-how-long-do-breast-implants-last/) - Breast implants for Breast Augmentation can last a very long time but are not necessarily permanent devices.
- [Breast Reduction and Insurance: Is It a Covered Benefit?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-and-insurance-is-it-a-covered-benefit/) - Insurance coverage for Breast Reduction surgery may available in many health insurance plans. Often, several criteria need to be met in order to be approved.
- [Breast Reduction: Does It Lower the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/breast-reduction-does-it-lower-the-risk-of-developing-breast-cancer/) - Breast reduction surgery may lower the risk of developing breast in certain women
- [Are Silicone Breast Implants Associated With a Decreased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/are-silicone-breast-implants-associated-with-a-decreased-risk-of-developing-breast-cancer/) - Silicone breast implants have been shown not to increase the risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, some studies show a lowered risk with these implants.
- [The Vertical Scar in a Breast Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/the-vertical-scar-in-a-breast-lift/) - The vertical scar in a standard mastopexy (breast lift) is an area of concern for many women but usually heals well.
- [Surgical Procedures to Improve the Appearance of Your Abdomen: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and Panniculectomy? ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tummy-tuckabdominoplasty/surgical-procedures-to-improve-the-appearance-of-your-abdomentummy-tuck-liposuction-and-panniculectomy/) - Several factors will determine whether liposuction, a tummy tuck, both or a panniculectomy would be the best procedure to improve your abdomen's appearance.
- [Breast Augmentation and Adolescence: When is it Appropriate?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-augmentation-and-adolescence-when-is-it-appropriate/) - In general, it is recommended to wait until age eighteen before undergoing a breast augmentation.
- [Dysport™: An Alternative to Botox Cosmetic® That Will Soon be Available  ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/botox-cosmetic/dysport™-an-alternative-to-botox-cosmetic®-that-will-soon-be-available/) - Dysport, a competitor to Botox, will be available for usage in the treatment of facial wrinkles
- [Silicone Gel Breast Implants for Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/silicone-gel-breast-implants-for-breast-augmentation/) - A discussion of silicone gel breast implants for breast augmentation and their safety. Contact Dr. Turkeltaub in his Scottsdale/Phoenix plastic surgery practice
- [Breast Implants for Breast Augmentation - Size Does Matter](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-implants/breast-implants-for-breast-augmentation-size-does-matter/) - Breast implant size is an important consideration in breast augmentation surgery.
- [Why Would a Woman Choose to Undergo a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast-reduction/why-would-a-woman-choose-to-undergo-a-breast-reduction/) - Breast reduction is a very beneficial and rewarding procedure for women with large breasts who want to have them decreased in size.

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- [Breast Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/lift/) - Interested in Breast Lift Surgery? Mastopexy from our Scottsdale-Phoenix area surgeon can give you a tighter, perkier bustline. Find out more here.
- [Male Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/male-reduction/) - Considering Treatment for Gynecomastia? Learn how Male Breast Reduction at our Scottsdale-Phoenix practice can create a more masculine-looking chest contour.
- [Female to Male (FTM) and Female to Non-Binary (FTN) Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender/ftm-top-surgery/) - Female to Male (FTM) & nonbinary top surgery at our Scottsdale-Phoenix practice can help individuals interested in gender-affirming chest contouring. Read on.
- [Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/body-procedures/after-weight-loss-body-contouring/) - Bothered by excess skin fat after significant weight loss? Our practice offers belt lipectomy and other post-bariatric body contouring procedures. Read more.
- [Breast Lift with Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/breast-lift-with-augmentation/) - Breast Augmentation with a Lift at our Scottsdale practice can simultaneously raise and enlarge the breasts for a perkier, fuller appearance. Learn more.
- [Breast Revision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/revision/) - Breast Revision Surgery at our Scottsdale area practice can improve an unsatisfactory result and/or correct issues from a previous breast procedure. Learn more.
- [Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/augmentation/) - Considering Breast Augmentation? Our Phoenix-Scottsdale area plastic surgeon can help you restore lost volume and/or add fullness with breast implants.
- [Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/reduction/) - Breast Reduction at our Scottsdale area practice can help women with overly large breasts relieve their discomfort & boost their confidence. Learn more.
- [Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/body-procedures/tummy-tuck/) - Considering Tummy Tuck Surgery? Abdominoplasty at our Scottsdale practice can help you achieve a tighter, flatter, more fit-looking mid-section. Learn more.
- [Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments](https://www.turkeltaub.com/non-surgical/) - Non-surgical aesthetic procedures at our Phoenix-Scottsdale area practice include BOTOX Cosmetic, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, KYBELLA and more.
- [Testimonials](https://www.turkeltaub.com/about-us/testimonials/) - Check out Written and Video Testimonials from Plastic Surgery Patients at Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub’s Scottsdale-Phoenix area practice. Click here.
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- [Plastic Surgery Financing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/about-us/financing-your-surgery/) - Interested in Financing for Plastic Surgery in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area? Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub accepts payment through CareCredit and more. Click here.
- [FAQs: Body Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/body-procedures/procedures-faqs/) - Learn the answers to frequently asked questions on tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover and other body contouring surgeries at our Phoenix area practice.
- [Arm Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/body-procedures/arm-lift/) - An Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) from our Phoenix-Scottsdale area plastic surgeon can reduce excess fat and loose, hanging skin in the upper arms. Learn more.
- [Gender Affirming Aesthetic Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender/aesthetic-procedures/) - For transgender & non-binary people seeking aesthetic services, Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Turkeltaub offers top surgery, fillers, liposuction & more.
- [CO2 Laser Facial Skin Rejuvenation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/non-surgical/co2-laser-facial-skin-rejuvenation/) - CO2 Laser Skin Rejuvenation at our Phoenix-Scottsdale area practice can help patients achieve a smoother, tighter, more youthful facial appearance. Learn more.
- [FAQs: Skin Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/procedures-faqs/) - Find answers to common questions about skin rejuvenation procedures like fat injections, BOTOX Cosmetic and laser resurfacing at our Scottsdale practice.
- [Fat Injections](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/fat-injections/) - Fat Injections (fat grafting) from our Phoenix-Scottsdale area surgeon can fill wrinkles, restore volume & give you long-lasting facial rejuvenation. Read on.
- [Capsulectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/capsulectomy/) - Researching breast implant removal & capsulectomies in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area? Learn about capsulectomy types, indications, treatment details and more.
- [Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-surgery/eyelid-blepharoplasty/) - Researching Eyelid Surgery in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area? Discover how Blepharoplasty can resolve eyelid drooping, crepey skin, dark circles and more.
- [Thigh Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/body-procedures/thigh-lift/) - Researching Thigh Lift surgery in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area? Click here to learn how Thighplasty can help you achieve thinner, smoother & more sculpted legs.
- [Breast Implant Removal (Explantation)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/implant-removal/) - Considering breast implant removal? Learn about reasons for explantation (including BIA-ALCL), en bloc capsulectomy, recovery, results & more.
- [FAQs: Facial Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-surgery/procedures-faqs/) - Find answers to frequently asked questions about facial rejuvenation procedures offered by Scottsdale plastic surgeon Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD.
- [Brow Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-surgery/brow-lift/) - A Brow Lift (or Forehead Lift) from our Scottsdale area surgeon can treat aesthetic concerns in the upper third of the face & smooth wrinkles. Learn more.
- [Plastic Surgery in Nearby Cities](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arizona/) - Looking for a plastic surgeon in Arizona? Contact Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub today to explore breast, body & face surgery plus non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
- [Plastic Surgery Near Peoria, Arizona](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arizona/peoria/) - Searching for a plastic surgeon near Peoria, AZ? Dr. Steven Turkeltaub offers surgical & non-surgical breast, body, face & skin treatments. Learn more.
- [Facial Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/facial-surgery/) - Facial Plastic Surgery options at our Scottsdale area practice include facelift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, neck lift and more. Click here for information.
- [Skin Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/) - Skin Care Treatments at our Scottsdale area practice include fat injections, lipoma removal, skin cancer excision and scar revision. Learn more here.
- [MTF Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender/mtf-top-surgery/) - Interested in Male to Female (MTF) top surgery in Arizona? Learn about the procedure, recovery, cost, insurance coverage and more from Dr. Turkeltaub.
- [Breast Reconstruction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/reconstruction/) - Breast Reconstruction Surgery from our Scottsdale-area plastic surgeon can restore breasts after cancer treatment with natural-looking results. Read more.
- [Gauged Earlobes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/scars/gauged-earlobes/) - Ears and Earlobes that have been stretched by Gauges can be repaired by our Scottsdale area plastic surgeon. Learn how stretched skin can be renewed.
- [Keloids](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/scars/keloids/) - Keloid Scars can be treated by our Scottsdale and Phoenix-area plastic surgeon, effectively reducing discomfort & improving overall appearance. Learn more.
- [Breast Surgery Procedures](https://www.turkeltaub.com/breast/) - Breast surgery options at our Scottsdale area practice include breast augmentation, reduction, revision, mastopexy, gynecomastia treatment and more.
- [Plastic Surgery Near Gilbert, Arizona](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arizona/gilbert/) - Looking for a plastic surgeon near Gilbert, AZ? Our Arizona provider Dr. Turkeltaub offers breast, body, face & skin treatments plus transgender top surgery.
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- [Plastic Surgery Near Tempe, Arizona](https://www.turkeltaub.com/arizona/tempe/) - Looking for a plastic surgeon near Tempe? Contact Steven H Turkeltaub, MD today to learn more about surgical & non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
- [Transgender Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender/) - Considering FTM or MTF top surgery? Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub is considered a leader in transgenger breast surgery in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area. Learn more.
- [Virtual Consultations and Telemedicine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/contact-us/virtual-consultations-and-telemedicine/) - For your convenience, Phoenix-Scottsdale area plastic surgeon Steven Turkeltaub, MD offers virtual consultations & telemedicine consultations. Learn more here.
- [Contact Our Plastic Surgery Practice](https://www.turkeltaub.com/contact-us/) - Contact the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s office in Scottsdale to schedule a consultation with plastic surgeon Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD.
- [Hypertrophic Scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/skin/scars/hypertrophic/) - Seeking Hypertrophic Scar Reduction in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area? Discover how these slightly elevated scars can be made more discreet and aesthetic.
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## RMG Cases

- [Case-12488](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12488/) - Technique: Concentric Circle (Periareolar) Mastectomy Age: 20 12 months postop
- [Case-12425](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12425/) - Age: 36 586 grams on Right 662 grams on Left 34H to 34D
- [Case-7231](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7231/) - 39 Year Old Male
- [Case-12179](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12179/) - Age: 73 Implant Type: Allergan Full Profile (F) Implant Size: 345 cc Implant Location: Submuscular Secondary Mastopexy with Implant Exchange
- [Case-12169](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12169/) - Age: 25 648 grams on Right 494 grams on Left Went from 32GG to 32D 8 months postoperative
- [Case-12168](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12168/) - Technique: Concentric Circle Mastectomy (FTM) Age: 20 12 months postoperative
- [Case-12091](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12091/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 21 10 months postop
- [Case-12090](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12090/) - Technique: Double Incision without Nipple-Areola Complexes (FTN) Age: 29 14 months postop
- [Case-12089](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12089/) - Age: 58 387 grams on Right 348 grams on Left Went from 38DD to 38C 1 year postoperative
- [Case-12088](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-12088/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 23 10 months postop
- [Case-11958](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11958/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Age: 28 Postoperative: 6 months
- [Case-11956](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11956/) - Bilateral inverted nipples – results at only 2 weeks.
- [Case-11924](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11924/) - Technique: Concentric Circle (Periareolar) Age: 23 7 months postoperative
- [Case-11923](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11923/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 22 1 year postoperative
- [Case-11694](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11694/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 17.5 2 years postop
- [Case-11654](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11654/) - Technique: Concentric circle FTM Age: 21 years 4 months postoperative
- [Case-11551](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11551/) - Technique: Concentric Circle Mastectomy Age: 18 4 months postop
- [Case-11501](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11501/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTN) with nipple-areola complexes between male and female in size and location Age: 33 16 months postoperative
- [Case-11499](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11499/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 19 8 months postoperative
- [Case-11315](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11315/)
- [Case-11270](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11270/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 21 13 months postoperative
- [Case-9086](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9086/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 27 One year postoperative
- [Case-11229](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11229/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 19 14 months postoperative
- [Case-11168](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-11168/) - Recurrent keloid of right ear in a 32 year old female treated with surgery, Kenalog® and radiation therapy
- [Case-10897](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10897/) - Technique: Double Incision without Nipples Age: 38 8 months postop
- [Case-10756](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10756/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Age: 26 Postoperative: 5 months
- [Case-7288](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7288/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair
- [Case-7337](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7337/) - Procedure: Cleft earlobe repair Age: 24 Postoperative: 3 months
- [Case-7329](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7329/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair
- [Case-7317](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7317/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Age: 29 Postoperative: 1 month
- [Case-7303](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7303/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Postoperative: 3 weeks
- [Case-7273](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7273/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Postoperative: 2 months
- [Case-7254](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7254/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Age: 35
- [Case-7236](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7236/) - Procedure: Gauged earlobe repair Age: 29 Postoperative: 4 months
- [Case-10755](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10755/) - 1 year postoperative
- [Case-10754](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10754/) - Technique: Concentric Circle Mastectomy Age: 20 5 months postoperative
- [Case-10673](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10673/) - Age: 58 Implant Type: Full Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 325 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary 4 months postop
- [Case-10659](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10659/) - Technique: Concentric Circle Mastectomy Age: 22 11 months postop
- [Case-10623](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10623/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTN) Age: 21 Non-Binary 17 months postop
- [Case-10587](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10587/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 17 11 months postoperative
- [Case-10586](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10586/) - Technique: Keyhole Age: 22 4 months postoperative
- [Case-10342](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10342/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 25 11 months postoperative
- [Case-10182](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-10182/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 19 6 months postoperative
- [Case-8970](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8970/) - Technique: Double Incision with Free Nipple graft Age: 19 10 months postop
- [Case-8965](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8965/) - Technique: Double Incision without Nipples Age: 19 4 months postop
- [Case-8920](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8920/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 25 5 months postoperative
- [Case-8925](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8925/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 26 11 months postoperative
- [Case-8919](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8919/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 25 8 months postoperative
- [Case-8918](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8918/) - Technique: Keyhole Age: 23 4 months postoperative
- [Case-9810](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9810/) - Technique: Concentric circle/ Keyhole Age: 27 8 months postoperative
- [Case-9807](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9807/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTM) Age: 23 7 months postoperative
- [Case-9782](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9782/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTN) Age: 31 12 months postoperative
- [Case-9671](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9671/) - Age: 70 year old Right: Immediate breast reconstruction following a mastectomy with submuscular placement of full profile silicone implant and Strattice (ADM) Left: Symmetry procedure with a breast reduction and free nipple graft 8 months postoperative
- [Case-9670](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9670/) - Age: 38 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 high profile smooth silicone Implant Size: 230cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: 32A to 32C 5.5 years postoperative
- [Case-9619](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9619/) - Age: 47 340 grams on Right 355 grams on Left Went from 36DD to 34C 5.5 years postoperative
- [Case-9547](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9547/) - Implant Type: Full Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 200 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary 2.5 months postop
- [Case-8962](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8962/) - Age: 33 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 310 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary 3 months postop
- [Case-9545](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9545/) - Implant Type: Full Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 200 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary 2.5 months postop
- [Case-9542](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9542/) - 6 months postoperative. Left side had deflated prior to surgery.
- [Case-9520](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9520/) - 45 year old with deflated left saline breast implant Bilateral implant exchange with a smooth surfaced ultra-high profile silicone breast implants 40cc larger Let me know if you have any questions.
- [Case-9519](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9519/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft (FTN) Age: 47 7 months postoperative
- [Case-9517](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9517/)
- [Case-9474](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9474/) - Two months post oncoplastic breast reconstruction on left breast with a mastopexy and mastopexy on right breast for symmetry
- [Case-9456](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9456/) - 5 months postop removal of 300 cc saline breast implants
- [Case-9095](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9095/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 19 8 months postoperative
- [Case-9093](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9093/)
- [Case-9091](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9091/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 19 8 months postoperative
- [Case-9090](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9090/) - 16 years postoperative Age at surgery: 21 Implant Type: McGhan (now Allergan) Style 68 moderate profile smooth saline Implant Size: 330cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: A to C/D
- [Case-9084](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9084/)
- [Case-9082](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-9082/) - Technique: Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Age: 27 One year postoperative
- [Case-8992](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8992/) - Age: 49 years old 763 grams removed on Right 851 grams removed on Left Went from 34H to 34D 5 months postoperative Free nipple graft technique
- [Case-8971](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8971/) - Age: 51 445 grams removed on Right 501 grams removed on Left Went from 36DD to 34C 3.5 months postoperative
- [Case-8969](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8969/) - Technique: Double Incision with Free Nipple graft Age: 19 10 months postop
- [Case-8968](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8968/) - Technique: Double Incision with Free Nipple graft Age: 19 10 months postop
- [Case-8966](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8966/) - Technique: Double Incision with Free Nipple graft Age: 19 10 months postop
- [Case-8881](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8881/) - Age: 36 1030 grams removed on Right 810 grams removed on Left Went from 36H/I to 36D 2 months postoperative
- [Case-8961](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8961/) - Age: 33 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 310 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary 3 months postop
- [Case-8926](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8926/) - 32 year old Mastopexy without implants and a small reduction 5 months postoperative
- [Case-8897](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8897/) - 56 year old with deflated high profile right saline breast implant Replaced with a smooth surfaced ultra-high profile silicone breast implant 70cc smaller
- [Case-8882](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8882/) - 40 year old with deflated right saline breast implant Replaced with a smooth surfaced ultra-high profile silicone breast implant 50cc larger
- [Case-8756](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8756/) - 33 year old with right saline breast implant deflation after 13 years. Both implants were subsequently deflated prior to implant exchange (see band aids on skin). Implant exchange with Allergan SSM 295cc smooth surfaced silicone breast implants.
- [Case-8807](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8807/) - Treatment by steroid injections and topical silicone
- [Case-8791](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8791/) - 15 year old patient One year postop
- [Case-8759](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8759/) - 61 year old with saline implants for 22 years (deflated in photos). Underwent bilateral breast implant exchange with Allergan SRX 420cc smooth surfaced silicone implants along with a mastopexy. 6 months postoperative.
- [Case-7278](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7278/)
- [Case-8690](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8690/) - 19 year old with direct excision of glandular tissue from both breasts 8.5 months postoperative
- [Case-8689](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8689/) - Age: 27 1300 grams on Right 1470 grams on Left Went from 38H to 38C/D 5 months postoperative
- [Case-8589](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8589/) - Bilateral inverted nipples
- [Case-8414](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8414/) - 67 year old woman
- [Case-8413](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8413/) - 37 years old 1 syringe of Juvederm® Ultra and 1 syringe of Volbella® for upper and lower lips
- [Case-8355](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8355/) - 32 year old for breast implant exchange due to deflated saline implant right breast Replaced 12 year old saline implants with slightly larger smooth surfaced silicone implant
- [Case-8354](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8354/) - 32 year old for breast implant exchange due to deflated saline implant right breast Replaced 12 year old saline implants with slightly larger smooth surfaced silicone implants
- [Case-8333](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8333/) - 37 year old male with gauged earlobes 4 months postop
- [Case-8335](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8335/) - 7 weeks postoperative.
- [Case-8334](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8334/) - Bilateral inverted nipples – 6 weeks post treatment
- [Case-8330](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-8330/) - 12 years postoperative Age at surgery: 35 Implant Type: Allergan Style 68HP high profile smooth saline Implant Size: 320cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: A to C/D
- [Case-7344](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7344/) - 32 year old for implant exchange Initial implants: 300 cc moderate profile smooth surfaced saline implants New implants: 475 cc high profile smooth surfaced silicone implants
- [Case-7495](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7495/) - 3 months postoperative
- [Case-7490](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7490/) - 1 Year Postoperative
- [Case-7404](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7404/) - Age: 36
- [Case-7403](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7403/) - Age: 27 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 high profile smooth silicone Implant Size: 200cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: 34A/B to 34C Had treatment of bilateral inverted nipples at the same time.
- [Case-7401](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7401/) - Age: 47 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 200cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: 34A to 34C
- [Case-7402](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7402/) - Age: 49 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 high profile smooth silicone Implant Size: 230cc on Right and 200cc on Left Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: 34A/B to 34C or 34D
- [Case-7398](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7398/) - Age: 33 Implant type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant size: 280 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup size: from 34AA to 34C 5 years after surgery
- [Case-7399](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7399/) - Age: 54 472 grams on Right 457 grams on Left Went from a 36DD to a 36C 11 months postoperative
- [Case-7397](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7397/) - Age: 39 469 grams on Right 511 grams on Left Went from a 40DDD to a 40C/D 5 months postoperative
- [Case-7396](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7396/) - 26 years old 34A to C/D Ultra high profile silicone implant 215cc submuscular
- [Case-7395](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7395/) - Age: 50 620 grams on Right 670 grams on Left Went from a 40DDD to a 40C 9 months postoperative
- [Case-7393](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7393/) - Age: 19 365 grams on Right 320 grams on Left Went from 34D to a 34C 2.5 years postoperative
- [Case-7394](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7394/) - Age: 36 Implant type: Ultra High profile smooth surface silicone Implant size: 350cc Placement: Submuscular Incision: Inframammary Bra: from 34A to 34D
- [Case-7392](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7392/) - Age: 37 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 280 cc on left; 320 cc on right Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup size: from 34B to 34D
- [Case-7391](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7391/) - Age: 59 596 grams from Right 690 grams from Left 40G to 40C/D 6 weeks postoperative
- [Case-7390](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7390/)
- [Case-7389](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7389/)
- [Case-7387](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7387/) - Patient Details: Age: 30 729 grams on Right 711 grams on Left 34H to 34 C/D 6 months post-op
- [Case-7388](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7388/) - Age: 39 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 325 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7386](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7386/) - Age: 35 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Saline Implant Size: 425 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7385](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7385/) - 33 year old 440 grams removed on Right 550 grams removed on Left 34DDDD to 34D
- [Case-7384](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7384/) - Age: 38 Implant Type: Extra High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 600 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7382](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7382/) - Age: 44 Pre-Op Bra Size: 44DD Post-Op Bra Size: 44C 637 grams left 766 grams right
- [Case-7383](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7383/) - Age: 28 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 350 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7381](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7381/) - Age: 29 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 325 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7380](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7380/) - Age: 45 year old She went from 42DD to 42C
- [Case-7379](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7379/) - 18 year old with direct excision of glandular tissue from the right breast. 2.5 months postoperative
- [Case-7378](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7378/) - Age: 25 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 260 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7376](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7376/) - 31 years old. Treated by liposuction only.
- [Case-7377](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7377/) - Age: 57 Right Breast Reduction: 425 grams Left Breast Reduction: 561 grams
- [Case-7375](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7375/) - Age: 54 Implant Type: Moderate Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 234 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7374](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7374/) - Age: 26 1250 grams on Right 1080 grams on Left 38DDDD to 38C
- [Case-7373](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7373/) - 22 year old treated with direct excision of breast tissue only
- [Case-7372](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7372/) - Age: 57 Implant Type: Extra High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 320 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7370](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7370/) - 35 year old. Left breast gynecomastia treated with liposuction and direct excision of breast tissue.
- [Case-7371](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7371/) - Age: 35 36DDD to 36C/D
- [Case-7369](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7369/) - Age: 23 Implant Type: Extra High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 360 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7368](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7368/) - Age: 43 300 grams on Right 470 grams on Left 34DD to 34C
- [Case-7367](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7367/) - Age: 48 year old Implant type: Allergan Style 20 silicone implants (high profile) Implant size: 300cc Implant location: submuscular
- [Case-7365](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7365/) - Age: 35 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 300 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7366](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7366/) - Age: 13
- [Case-7364](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7364/) - Age: 58 34DDD/E to 34C
- [Case-7363](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7363/) - Age: 41 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 silicone implants (high profile) Implant Size: 400cc Implant Location: submuscular Mastopexy with implants - 4.5 years after surgery
- [Case-7362](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7362/) - Age: 21
- [Case-7360](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7360/) - Age: 52
- [Case-7361](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7361/) - Age: 38 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 300 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7359](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7359/) - Age: 25 1385 grams from left and 1404 removed from right. 38G to 38D
- [Case-7358](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7358/) - Age: 43 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 silicone implants (high profile) Implant Size: 325cc Implant Location: submuscular pocket
- [Case-7357](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7357/) - Age: 26
- [Case-7355](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7355/)
- [Case-7356](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7356/) - Age: 37 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 375 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7354](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7354/) - Age: 39 1460 grams on Right 1170 grams on Left 38DDD to 38C Free nipple graft technique
- [Case-7353](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7353/) - Age: 53 Implant Type: Allergan Style 45 silicone implants (ultra high profile) Implant Size: 500cc Implant Location: submuscular Mastopexy with implant exchange
- [Case-7352](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7352/) - Age: 51
- [Case-7350](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7350/) - Nipple Reconstruction
- [Case-7351](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7351/) - Age: 21 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Saline Implant Size: 285 cc Left 300 cc Right Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7349](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7349/)
- [Case-7348](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7348/) - Age: 50 Mastopexy with augmentation; silicone implants
- [Case-7347](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7347/) - Age: 35
- [Case-7345](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7345/)
- [Case-7346](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7346/) - Age: 30 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 325 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7342](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7342/) - Recurrent keloid of left earlobe in a 50 year old male.
- [Case-7343](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7343/) - Age: 32
- [Case-7341](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7341/) - Age: 41 Implant Type: Allergan Style 45 (ultra high profile) Implant Size: 400cc Implant Location: Submuscular Mastopexy augmentation after massive weight loss
- [Case-7340](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7340/) - Age: 42
- [Case-7339](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7339/)
- [Case-7338](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7338/)
- [Case-7335](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7335/) - Age: 56 Free Nipple Graft (FNG); 836 grams left; 799 grams right.
- [Case-7336](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7336/) - 49 year old woman with ruptured breast implants and capsular contracture 18 years post implant exchange. Underwent removal of the old implants, capsulectomies and placement of Natrelle SRX-325 implants.
- [Case-7334](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7334/) - Keloid of the left ear in a 19 year old female.
- [Case-7333](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7333/) - Age: 21
- [Case-7332](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7332/) - Age: 43 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 280 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7330](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7330/) - Age: 27 Implant Type: Allergan Style 20 high profile smooth silicone Implant Size: 200cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary Cup Size: 34A/B to 34C Had treatment of bilateral inverted nipples at the same time.
- [Case-7331](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7331/) - Secondary Breast Reconstruction
- [Case-7328](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7328/) - 46 year old female who had multiple previous reconstructive procedures including nipple-areola tattooing as well as radiation of the right breast. Her silicone implant was ruptured. Dr. Turkeltaub removed the ruptured implant, replacing it with a larger one, performed a capsulectomy (removal of scar tissue) and recontoured the breast. On the left breast, the patient
- [Case-7327](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7327/) - Age: 61 36DDD to 36 D; 801 grams from left and 876 grams right.
- [Case-7325](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7325/) - Age: 61
- [Case-7326](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7326/) - Keloid of right ear – 15 years old
- [Case-7324](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7324/)
- [Case-7323](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7323/) - 2 months postoperative
- [Case-7322](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7322/)
- [Case-7320](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7320/)
- [Case-7321](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7321/) - Age: 27 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 350 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7319](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7319/) - Two months postoperative
- [Case-7318](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7318/) - 61 year old woman 3 months after bilateral arm lift surgery
- [Case-7316](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7316/) - Removal of bilateral ruptured breast implants and fluid accumulation on left side. Bilateral replacement with high profile smooth surfaced silicone implants size 325cc.
- [Case-7314](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7314/) - Age: 67 38E to 38C 950 grams removed from right and 681 grams from left Free nipple graft technique
- [Case-7315](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7315/) - Age: 43 Allergan silicone implants Style 20 Size 325cc, submuscular pocket Patient also had abdominoplasty.
- [Case-7313](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7313/) - Keloid of left earlobe in 30 year old male.
- [Case-7312](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7312/)
- [Case-7310](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7310/) - At 4 weeks postoperative
- [Case-7311](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7311/) - Age: 38
- [Case-7309](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7309/) - Age: 24 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 280cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7307](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7307/) - Age: 30
- [Case-7308](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7308/) - Age: 75 year old female Liposuction of the knees
- [Case-7306](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7306/)
- [Case-7305](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7305/) - inverted right nipple
- [Case-7304](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7304/) - 4 months postoperative
- [Case-7302](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7302/)
- [Case-7301](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7301/) - 62 year old female after subcutaneous mastectomy and multiple previous reconstructive procedures.
- [Case-7300](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7300/) - Age: 29 Pre-Op Bra Size: 36G
- [Case-7299](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7299/) - This patient had a Breast Augmentation and a Mini Tummy Tuck.
- [Case-7297](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7297/)
- [Case-7298](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7298/) - 23 year old female
- [Case-7296](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7296/) - Age: 49 Mini Tummy Tuck
- [Case-7295](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7295/) - At only 3 weeks postoperative.
- [Case-7293](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7293/)
- [Case-7294](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7294/) - Age: 33 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 260 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7292](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7292/)
- [Case-7291](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7291/) - This patient had a previous breast reconstruction with another practice. This is an example of a breast reconstruction revision.
- [Case-7289](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7289/) - Removal of ruptured silicone breast implants placed more than 40 years ago
- [Case-7290](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7290/) - inverted left nipple
- [Case-7286](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7286/) - This patient had an Implant Exchange.
- [Case-7287](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7287/) - Age: 38
- [Case-7285](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7285/) - Age: 45 Free nipple graft technique
- [Case-7284](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7284/) - This patient had a tummy tuck and mastopexy (breast lift) with implants.
- [Case-7283](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7283/) - Keloids of ear; age 24
- [Case-7281](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7281/) - Age: 46
- [Case-7282](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7282/) - Age: 37
- [Case-7280](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7280/) - Age 19 year old male
- [Case-7279](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7279/)
- [Case-7277](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7277/)
- [Case-7276](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7276/) - Age: 36
- [Case-7274](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7274/) - bilateral inverted nipples
- [Case-7275](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7275/)
- [Case-7272](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7272/) - 4 months postoperative
- [Case-7270](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7270/) - Saline implants placed 11 years ago now with spontaneous deflation of left breast implant. Implant exchange with larger silicone implants, Allergan SRX 560cc on right and 525cc on left.
- [Case-7271](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7271/)
- [Case-7269](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7269/) - Age: 39 Body lift (belt lipectomy) following 120 pound weight loss.
- [Case-7268](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7268/) - This patient had a tummy tuck and mastopexy (breast lift) with implants.
- [Case-7267](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7267/) - Age: 37 556 grams on Right 825 grams on Left 38DDD to 38C
- [Case-7266](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7266/) - 45 year old 1 syringe of Volbella ® in upper and lower lips
- [Case-7265](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7265/)
- [Case-7263](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7263/) - Age: 47
- [Case-7264](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7264/) - Age: 44
- [Case-7262](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7262/)
- [Case-7261](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7261/)
- [Case-7260](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7260/)
- [Case-7258](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7258/)
- [Case-7259](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7259/) - Age: 44 Liposuction of thighs 1300 cc removed
- [Case-7257](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7257/)
- [Case-7256](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7256/) - bilateral inverted nipples
- [Case-7255](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7255/)
- [Case-7253](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7253/)
- [Case-7252](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7252/) - 24 year old for implant exchange Initial implants: moderate profile, smooth surfaced saline implants base size 240cc that were inflated to 240cc on the left and 265cc on the right New implants: Allergan Style 45 ultrahigh profile smooth surfaced silicone implants 360cc on left and 400cc on right
- [Case-7251](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7251/) - Age: 52
- [Case-7250](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7250/) - Age: 54 100 lb weight loss prior to surgery
- [Case-7249](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7249/) - Age: 50 Pre-Op Bra Size: 36DD Post-Op Bra Size: 36C 460 grams on left 370 grams on right
- [Case-7248](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7248/)
- [Case-7247](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7247/) - 47 year old female immediately after lip enhancement with Volbella
- [Case-7246](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7246/)
- [Case-7245](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7245/)
- [Case-7244](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7244/) - Age: 48
- [Case-7243](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7243/) - Age: 35
- [Case-7242](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7242/) - Age: 30
- [Case-7241](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7241/)
- [Case-7240](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7240/) - Age: 40 Implant Type: Moderate Profile Smooth Saline Implant Size: 300 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7239](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7239/)
- [Case-7238](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7238/) - bilateral inverted nipples
- [Case-7237](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7237/)
- [Case-7235](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7235/)
- [Case-7234](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7234/) - Allergan Style 45, 460cc submuscular pocket Implant exchange from Saline 325cc to high profile silicone
- [Case-7233](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7233/) - 54 year old woman
- [Case-7232](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7232/) - Age: 27 Belt Lipectomy with Abdominoplasty following 120 lb weight loss.
- [Case-7230](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7230/) - Pre/Post Scar Revision for a hypertrophic scar
- [Case-7229](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7229/) - This patient had a Breast Reduction and a Tummy Tuck.
- [Case-7228](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7228/) - Age: 58 475 grams on Right 475 grams on Left 36G to 36D
- [Case-7227](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7227/) - 29 year old 6 months after surgery
- [Case-7226](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7226/) - 10 year old boy
- [Case-7225](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7225/) - Age: 35
- [Case-7224](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7224/)
- [Case-7223](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7223/)
- [Case-7222](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7222/) - Age: 34 Periareolar Mastopexy with Breast Augmentation
- [Case-7221](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7221/) - Before and one month after treatment for frown lines: Pre – frowning, Post – attempting to frown
- [Case-7220](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7220/)
- [Case-7218](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7218/)
- [Case-7219](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7219/) - Age: 35
- [Case-7217](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7217/)
- [Case-7216](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7216/) - Age: 21 Implant Type: High Profile Smooth Silicone Implant Size: 280 cc Placement: Submuscular Incision Location: Inframammary
- [Case-7215](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7215/)
- [Case-7214](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/case/case-7214/) - Secondary Breast Reconstruction

## RMG Categories

- [Transgender Breast Surgery: FTM/FTN](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/transgender-breast-surgery-ftm/transgender-breast-surgery-ftm/)
- [Breast Reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/reduction/)
- [Non-Surgical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/non-surgical/)
- [Face](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/face/)
- [Scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/scars/)
- [Transgender Breast Surgery: MTF](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/)
- [Male Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/male/)
- [Transgender Breast Surgery: FTM/FTN](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/transgender-breast-surgery-ftm/)
- [Body](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/)
- [Breast Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/lift/)
- [Gauged Earlobes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/scars/gauged-earlobes/)
- [Earlobe Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/face/earlobe-surgery/)
- [Inverted Nipple Treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/inverted-nipple/)
- [Keloids](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/scars/keloids/)
- [Transgender Breast Surgery: MTF](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/)
- [Breast Reconstruction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/reconstruction/)
- [Breast Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/augmentation/)
- [Gynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/male/gynecomastia/)
- [Breast](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/)
- [Breast Implant Removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/breast-implant-removal/)
- [CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/face/co2-laser-skin-resurfacing/)
- [Arm Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/armlift/)
- [Body Lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/body-lift/)
- [Breast Revision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/breast/revision/)
- [Scar Revision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/scars/scar-revision/)
- [Mommy Makeover](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/mommy-makeover/)
- [Inverted Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/male/inverted-nipples/)
- [Chin Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/face/chin/)
- [Lip Enhancement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/non-surgical/lip-enhancement/)
- [Tummy Tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/tummy-tuck/)
- [BOTOX®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/non-surgical/botox/)
- [Rhinoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/face/rhinoplasty/)
- [Liposuction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/gallery/body/liposuction/)

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## Transgender Posts

- [The Cost of FTM and FTN Gender Affirming Top Surgery: What You Need to Know](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-cost-of-ftm-and-ftn-gender-affirming-top-surgery-what-you-need-to-know/) - For most transgender men and gender nonbinary individuals, FTM (female-to-male) or FTN (female-to-nonbinary) top surgery can be one of the most meaningful and life-changing steps in their gender-affirming journey. Patients describe feeling more comfortable in their bodies, more confident in social situations and relieved of the emotional burden caused by chest dysphoria. They are now
- [What Research Reveals About the Brains of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-research-reveals-about-the-brains-of-transgender-and-gender-nonbinary-people/) - For decades, scientists have been fascinated by a very complex question in human biology: “How does the brain give rise to our sense of gender?” Gender identity—our internal sense of being male, female, both, neither or somewhere in between—feels deeply personal. However, research has long suggested that it also has biological roots. Over the last
- [Breast Cancer Screening After Top Surgery: What FTM and FTN Individuals Need to Know](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/breast-cancer-screening-after-top-surgery-what-ftm-and-ftn-individuals-need-to-know/) - For many transmasculine (FTM) and gender nonbinary (FTN) individuals, gender-affirming top surgery is a powerful step. By reshaping the chest and removing breast tissue, top surgery can significantly reduce or eliminate gender dysphoria and improve the quality of life. It is important to realize that in all top surgery procedures there is still some breast
- [How Soon After Top Surgery Can You Have Sex?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/how-soon-after-top-surgery-can-you-have-sex/) - How soon after you have undergone FTM or FTN top surgery can you engage in sex? As of this point in time, there is scant information on the subject online and it is likely that it is rarely discussed during consultations for top surgery. It is an interesting question though one that I am rarely
- [A Commitment to Patient Care: Why I Will No Longer Perform Top Surgery for Patients Under the Age of 19](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/a-commitment-to-patient-care-why-i-will-no-longer-perform-top-surgery-for-patients-under-the-age-of-19/) - Caring for patients is a profound responsibility. Every decision I make as a surgeon must be grounded in one central question: What is truly in the best long-term interest of this patient? That responsibility becomes even more important when caring for children and adolescents. After careful review of the most current medical evidence, thoughtful ethical
- [FTM Top Surgery Magic: A Muscular Masculine Chest](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/ftm-top-surgery-magic-a-muscular-masculine-chest/) - Wanna have a chest like this dude? Pecs that are well developed. Nice lats and trapezius! Toned. Good definition. Clearly a gym rat. Well, first of all – if you want your chest to look like this you must be truly dedicated and work out hard several days a week. You must also lay off
- [Do You Need to Be on Testosterone Before Undergoing FTM or FTN Gender Affirming Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/do-you-need-to-be-on-testosterone-before-undergoing-ftm-or-ftn-gender-affirming-top-surgery/) - Top surgery is one of the most affirming steps many transgender men (FTM), gender nonbinary individuals (FTN), and those who are gender queer or transmasculine take in aligning their bodies with their identities. One question that can be confusing to many when considering this type of procedure is: “Do I need to be on testosterone
- [Top Surgery Patient's Letter of Appreciation and Thanks for His Care](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/top-surgery-patients-letter-of-appreciation-and-thanks-for-his-care/) - For more than three and a half decades, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub and the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has built their reputation on delivering expert, compassionate care with genuine attention to each individual. From the beginning, our purpose has been simple—provide every patient with exceptional treatment and an experience defined by respect and excellence.
- [Your Guide for the Letter Needed for Gender-Affirming Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/your-guide-for-the-letter-needed-for-gender-affirming-top-surgery/) - If you’re considering FTM or FTN gender-affirming top surgery, you’ve likely heard about the letter that you will need from your therapist in order to be able to have surgery. This document, sometimes called a WPATH or surgical readiness letter, is required by most plastic surgeons, surgical facilities and insurance companies. It’s based on the
- [Working Out After Top Surgery: When to Start and What to Expect](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/working-out-after-top-surgery-when-to-start-and-what-to-expect/) - For many people undergoing FTM (female-to-male) or FTN (female-to-nonbinary) top surgery, returning to their usual routines, including working out and going back to their job without restrictions, is very important—psychologically, emotionally and financially. Getting to this stage brings patients closer to a full recovery. It must be emphasized that gender affirming top surgery is a
- [Seeking Superior FTM and FTN Top Surgery Scars: Important Factors](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/seeking-superior-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery-scars-important-factors/) - Scar healing from FTM or FTN gender affirming top surgery isn’t just about waiting for time to pass. It’s an active process that involves consistent care, lifestyle choices and patience. While your plastic surgeon’s skill sets the foundation for the quality of your scars, what you do after surgery plays a major role in how
- [How Can I Pay for My Top Surgery If I Have No Insurance Coverage?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/how-can-i-pay-for-my-top-surgery-if-i-have-no-insurance-coverage/) - Whether you are a transman, transwoman, gender nonbinary or any other gender - you have gender dysphoria and absolutely want to proceed with top surgery. You have had your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in gender affirming top surgery and surgical recommendations were made. Your therapist has diagnosed you with gender dysphoria.
- [Navigating Top Surgery: A Fresh Look at Chest Masculinization and Gender Nonbinary Options](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/navigating-top-surgery-a-fresh-look-at-chest-masculinization-and-gender-nonbinary-options/) - Top surgery, often one of the most affirming steps in a person’s gender journey, is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you identify as a transman (FTM) or a gender nonbinary individual (FTN), your goals for chest surgery are personal and powerful. While FTM and FTN top surgery share many foundational elements, the nuances of each
- [A Patient’s Heartfelt Message of Thanks and Appreciation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/a-patients-heartfelt-message-of-thanks-and-appreciation/) - For over 36 years, the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, precision, and a personal touch. Our mission has always been clear: to provide each and every patient with the highest level of care and an outstanding experience—every time, without exception. We approach our work with
- [Can You Be Too Old for FTM or FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-you-be-too-old-for-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - For a very long time, you may have felt like you were living in the wrong body. The female body you were born into doesn’t align with who you truly are. After years of reflection, emotional struggle, and soul-searching, you’ve come to understand that you are a man living in a woman’s body—or perhaps you
- [The Development of Stretch Marks Following FTM or FTN Top Surgery: A Rare Occurrence](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-development-of-stretch-marks-following-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery-a-rare-occurrence/) - Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) gender affirming top surgery can be a remarkably positive, life changing procedure particularly for those individuals experiencing gender dysphoria. In fact, many of my patients have shared with me the tremendous satisfaction and happiness that they have experienced from the desired transformational effects of their surgery. This is also quite
- [Update on Gender Affirming Top Surgery for 18 Year Olds](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/update-on-gender-affirming-top-surgery-for-18-year-olds/) - President Trump’s Executive Order issued on January 28, 2025 entitled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation outlined guidelines and restrictions on gender affirming care for children including financial implications. It did in no way prohibit such care for those of majority age – adults. The order stated: “… it is the policy of the
- [Understanding Nipple Areola Complex Considerations in FTM and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/understanding-nipple-areola-complex-considerations-in-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - For many transgender and gender nonbinary individuals, top surgery is a deeply affirming step in aligning their physical appearance with their gender identity. Whether someone is pursuing female-to-male (FTM) or female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery, one of the key considerations are your gender preferences regarding the nipple-areola complexes (NACs). Some people choose to keep them, while
- [Update on the Presidential Executive Order on Gender Affirming Care for Children](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/update-on-the-presidential-executive-order-on-gender-affirming-care-for-children/) - On January 28, 2025 the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order entitled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation. In response to this, I posted a blog on February 19, 2025 entitled Will Gender Affirming Top Surgery be Banned Under the Trump Administration? In it, I reviewed various issues related to that Executive Order. It
- [Will Gender Affirming Top Surgery be Banned Under the Trump Administration?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/will-gender-affirming-top-surgery-be-banned-under-the-trump-administration/) - Over the last several weeks, I have been asked by many of my new transgender and gender nonbinary patients if gender affirming top surgery will soon be banned due to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders. They truly are very fearful of this possibility. We have also received numerous telephone calls expressing the same concerns. There
- [Customization in Female-to-Male and Female-to-Nonbinary Transgender Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/customization-in-female-to-male-and-female-to-nonbinary-transgender-top-surgery/) - Female-to-Male (FTM) and Female-to-Nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all approach. That is, there isn’t just one way that it is done no matter one’s preferences or anatomy. Instead, there effectively are countless possibilities that can be considered and implemented in the planning and performance of FTM and FTN top surgery.
- [Can Your Nipples “Leak” Right After FTM or FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-your-nipples-leak-right-after-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - So you just underwent gender affirming top surgery because of your gender dysphoria. The double incision free nipple graft mastectomy was performed several days ago and you have been doing great. There is little discomfort and your chest is flat and beautiful! Then you notice your postoperative surgical garment has a wet spot on it
- [When Can I Shower or Bathe After My Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/when-can-i-shower-or-bathe-after-my-top-surgery/) - For most people, having good hygienic habits, like bathing or showering, is important for obvious reasons. Of course, there are some individuals who may not agree and don’t have this on their list of priorities or things to do. For those individuals seeking female to male (FTM) or female to non-binary (FTN) gender affirming top
- [The Quantified Realities of Being Transgender in High School](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-quantified-realities-of-being-transgender-in-high-school/) - Being in high school is definitely not an easy experience for most students. It is an awkward, stressful, emotional, confusing, insecure and not very stable stage of your life. You are no longer a small child where you may have the protective buffers of family and friends, if you are so fortunate, to somewhat insulate
- [Our Patient's Heartfelt Letter of Appreciation for Their Top Surgery Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/our-patients-heartfelt-letter-of-appreciation-for-their-top-surgery-results/) - As previously noted, the incredibly positive impact that gender affirming top surgery has on a person with gender dysphoria can’t be overstated (Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results). This is a truly life changing procedure, both emotionally and physically, for the vast majority of people who have undergone it. Often suffering through years of
- [3D Tattooing of the Nipple-Areola Complexes after FTN and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/3d-tattooing-of-the-nipple-areola-complexes-after-ftn-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - Not everyone who undergoes either FTM or FTN top surgery wants their nipple-areola complexes (“nipples” for short) surgically replaced and there are many reasons for this choice. Electing to have no nipples is definitely an option when undergoing either a double incision mastectomy or the inverted “T” approach. It is not a realistic choice with
- [Recommended Activity Restrictions Following FTM and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/recommended-activity-restrictions-following-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - In the recent posting “Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?”, I detailed the effects that various activities can have on the ultimate scar appearance. Recommendations were also made regarding activity restrictions in order to help facilitate obtaining more ideal scars. Activities and various movement of our
- [Will I Need to Wear a Binder After FTM or FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/will-i-need-to-wear-a-binder-after-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - Both FTM (female-to-male) and FTN (female-to-nonbinary) gender affirming top surgery are incredibly positive and effective procedures if you are experiencing significant gender dysphoria. It is, without exaggeration, life changing. Just ask others who have already had top surgery. The mental and emotional struggles leading up to these procedures can be, at times, almost overwhelming. And
- [Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Things to Consider Before Transgender or Nonbinary Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/scottsdale-plastic-surgeon-discusses-things-to-consider-before-transgender-or-nonbinary-top-surgery/) - Considering FTM or nonbinary top surgery? Our Scottsdale plastic surgeon discusses the role of physical & emotional health, finances & other factors.
- [Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/do-postoperative-activity-restrictions-reduce-risks-for-thick-scars-in-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - FTM and FTN top surgery procedures are life changing procedures in individuals with gender dysphoria. If you have had top surgery, you already know this. If you are seeking to undergo top surgery, it is likely that you have heard this from others who have had the surgery or have read about it on social
- [Is it Possible to Have FTM or FTN Top Surgery after Having a Breast Reduction?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/is-it-possible-to-have-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery-after-having-a-breast-reduction/) - At present, you identify either as a transman (FTM) or as gender nonbinary (FTN). You have been experiencing significant gender dysphoria for a while and are very interested in having top surgery to get rid of your breasts. Relevant to this is the fact that you have had a breast reduction in the past. Is
- [Can I Start Testosterone After Having Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-i-start-testosterone-after-having-top-surgery/) - Gender and gender identity are very personal. They are individualized to fit your perceptions and feelings of who you are. It is not one size fits all. Not all transmen are the same nor are all gender nonbinary or gender expansive the same. Perhaps, gender and gender identity are like your fingerprints – they are
- [Top Surgery and Medications to Avoid: What You Need to Know](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/top-surgery-and-medications-to-avoid-what-you-need-to-know/) - Whether the top surgery that you will be undergoing is female-to-male (FTM), female-to-nonbinary (FTN) or male-to-female (MTF), you are hoping that your results will be exactly what you want. And, it goes without saying: you also want your surgery to be done as safely as possible, minimizing the risk of complications. Obviously! Numerous factors can
- [Can You Choose Gender “X” on Your Arizona Driver's License?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-you-choose-gender-x-on-your-arizona-drivers-license/) - Your female to nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is now in the rear view mirror. Finally, your appearance is what you have wanted it to be for the longest time, aligning with your gender identity. You are so happy and relieved. Most, if not all, of your anxiety is gone. Then you pull out your driver’s
- [Binding Before Your Top Surgery: What You Should Know](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/binding-before-your-top-surgery-what-you-should-know/) - Whether you are a transman, gender nonbinary, gender queer or something else, you have been binding so as to help address the gender dysphoria related to your chest. You have desperately wanted to have gender affirming top surgery. Consequently, you had a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and have scheduled your procedure –
- [Early Inconspicuous Scars with the Keyhole and Concentric Circle Mastectomies in FTM and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/early-inconspicuous-scars-with-the-keyhole-and-concentric-circle-mastectomies-in-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - There are several techniques that can be employed in FTM and FTN gender affirming top surgery. The most common approaches used are the: Keyhole Concentric Circle Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Double Incision without Nipple-Areola Complexes Anchor (Inverted-T) Several factors do play a role in determining what technique is used. These include breast size, breast
- [Customizing Your Results in FTM or FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/customizing-your-results-in-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all procedure. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It is a gender affirming surgery that can offer flexibility to customize the appearance of the chest that you are seeking. Of course, this also depends on several factors including your particular
- [Is a Letter From Your Therapist Required Before Your Top Surgery Consultation?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/is-a-letter-from-your-therapist-required-before-your-top-surgery-consultation/) - A question that we are asked by some prospective patients considering gender affirming top surgery is whether they must have a letter from their therapist prior to scheduling their consultation with me. In case you don’t know what this letter is, it is an official documentation by your therapist or other approved mental health provider
- [Patient’s Letter of Appreciation for His FTM Top Surgery and the Positive Impact That it Has Had on His Life](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/patients-letter-of-appreciation-for-his-ftm-top-surgery-and-the-positive-impact-that-it-has-had-on-his-life/) - If you are in the process of pursuing gender affirming top surgery, you likely have heard firsthand from others as well as read online how absolutely positive and life changing the effects are from having undergone the procedure. We see and hear about this all the time from our patients. They share the joy and
- [Anatomical Considerations in MTF Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/anatomical-considerations-in-mtf-top-surgery/) - The general concepts for MTF breast augmentation top surgery in transwomen are similar to those considered for a standard breast augmentation in cis-gender women. However, there are defined anatomical issues and limitations present much of the time that absolutely must be addressed and discussed prior to surgery. If this is not done, the results can
- [How Much Time Should I Take Off Work or School After My Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/how-much-time-should-i-take-off-work-or-school-after-my-top-surgery/) - The information provided below is not written in stone and should not be considered gospel. These are not the only “correct” recommendations as related to activities and restrictions following FTM and FTN top surgery. Recommended Guidelines Are Just That There are a whole range of reasonable and valid recommendations because there are so many
- [JP Drains and Your FTM or FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/jp-drains-and-your-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - What Are JP Drains? Surgical drains are essentially tubes that provide a means for fluid to exit from a surgically created space. In short, they can reduce the risk of fluid accumulation that can occur as a consequence of a variety of surgical procedures. However, they do not completely prevent that risk from occurring. Furthermore,
- [What is Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer After FTM or FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-is-your-risk-of-developing-breast-cancer-after-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - You may be considering FTM or FTN top surgery in order to effectively address your gender dysphoria. Or, you might have already successfully undergone a gender affirming mastectomy and your life now has been positively transformed. Either way, an important health consideration that you should be aware of going forward is if there is a
- [Case 7847: Yet Another “Dramatic” FTM Top Surgery Result](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/case-7847-yet-another-dramatic-ftm-top-surgery-result/) - It should come as no surprise whatsoever that those individuals who have undergone either FTM or FTN top surgery are incredibly happy with their gender affirming surgery results. The reasons should be quite obvious. You are, in essence, trapped in the wrong body! It truly feels foreign and even distasteful or repulsive to you. The
- [The Option of Having Your Top Surgery Without Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-option-of-having-your-top-surgery-without-nipples/) - Top surgery, whether FTM (female to male) or FTN (female to nonbinary), is most often life changing. At a minimum, it is gender affirming – finally allowing your physical anatomy to align with your identified gender. It well addresses gender dysphoria. Consequently, top surgery can markedly improve or even alleviate the anxiety and depression that
- [4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Testosterone and FTM and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/4-frequently-asked-questions-regarding-testosterone-and-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - There is an abundance of misconceptions and questions regarding testosterone and FTM top surgery and, to a far lesser extent, FTN top surgery. This is quite understandable given the rapid changes that are occurring in various areas of transgender issues. Below, we will look into four of the more common questions that patients have. Is
- [Are There Weight or BMI Restrictions for FTM and FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/are-there-weight-bmi-restrictions-for-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - Being overweight not only impacts one’s appearance but it can also negatively affect one’s health, depending on the extent of obesity. As the degree of being overweight increases, it is no secret that there are greater risks for having or developing medical and physical problems. What may not be known as much is that obesity
- [Stopping Testosterone Prior to FTM Top Surgery: Reasons and Recommendations](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/stopping-testosterone-prior-to-ftm-top-surgery-reasons-and-recommendations/) - The present accepted standard of care for individuals undergoing FTM Top Surgery is to have them stop their testosterone treatments a few weeks before surgery.
- [Obtaining a Therapist Letter for FTM or FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/obtaining-a-therapist-letter-for-ftm-or-ftn-top-surgery/) - As part of the process of preparing to undergo gender affirming top surgery – whether it is for FTM or FTN (also MTF) – you will generally need a supportive letter from a mental health therapist. Among the important items that must be documented are the persistence of your gender dysphoria, living full-time and successfully
- [Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/heartfelt-gratitude-for-top-surgery-results/) - There should be no doubt that gender affirming top surgery is absolutely life changing and in a very positive way. Physically and emotionally. Those who have endured gender dysphoria for years along with the associated anxiety, depression, stress and more and who were finally able to undergo gender affirming top surgery understand this transformation
- [What Are Dog-Ears in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-are-dog-ears-in-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - I am quite commonly asked during female to male (FTM) and female to nonbinary (FTN) surgery consultations about dog-ears. In fact, aside from concerns about scars, this is probably the most commonly asked question that I am asked about the risks of surgery. Some of the questions include: What are the risks of having dog-ears?
- [A Creative Letter of Appreciation from a FTN Top Surgery Patient](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/a-creative-letter-of-appreciation-from-a-ftn-top-surgery-patient/) - The results for individuals undergoing gender affirming top surgery, especially FTM and FTN, are not only quite positive but are often incredibly life changing. After years of dealing with gender dysphoria related to unwanted, alien and even detested breasts, now one has a chest to be proud of and not be repulsed by it. No
- [What Can You Expect During Your Top Surgery Consultation With Dr. Turkeltaub?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-can-you-expect-during-your-top-surgery-consultation-with-dr-turkeltaub/) - Whether you identify as a transman (FTM), transwoman (MTF), gender nonbinary (FTN) or something else, you have been dealing with gender dysphoria for a while. Perhaps, too long. Maybe, it is not so bad for you. Then again, it may be so problematic that you are very tired and frustrated with having to deal with
- [Top Surgery Transforms Gender Dysphoria into General Euphoria](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/top-surgery-transforms-gender-dysphoria-into-general-euphoria/) - For transgender individuals, whether FTM or MTF, and those that are gender nonbinary (FTN), there is an indisputable incongruity between their gender identity and their appearance. That is, there is an obvious mismatch between their physical anatomy and their “preferred” gender. When this paradox results in mental and emotional discomfort, it is known as gender
- [An Inspirational Story of a TV Newscaster Coming Out On Air as a Transwoman](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/an-inspirational-story-of-a-tv-newscaster-coming-out-on-air-as-a-transwoman/) - The following is an inspirational story of 24 year old Nora J.S. Reichardt, a TV news reporter in Des Moines, Iowa, who recently came out on air as a transwoman. Coming out to your friends as transgender is one thing. Telling or attempting to tell your family can be something else. Stressful is often
- [Regret Following Gender Affirmation Surgery: How Common Is It?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/regret-following-gender-affirmation-surgery-how-common-is-it/) - All things transgender increasingly have been occupying the social consciousness and dialogue of our society over the last several years. There are many reasons for this but that is a subject for another day. The percentage of individuals identifying as transgender and gender nonbinary also appears to be dramatically rising with time and by generation.
- [What Should I Do to Prepare For My Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-should-i-do-to-prepare-for-my-top-surgery/) - Whether you are a transman, a transwoman, gender nonbinary or have another gender identity, you have been waiting a long time for this moment. For some, it has been a really long time or at least it seems that way. You have consulted with an experienced and reputable plastic surgeon who specializes in gender affirming
- [When Can I Shower After My Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/when-can-i-shower-after-my-top-surgery/) - A very common question that I am asked by my patients who either are having or who just had top surgery is “When can I shower?” It is an excellent question but also one that does not have a single straightforward answer that applies to all patients. Furthermore, the specifics will depend on the time
- [Enjoying Your First Summer After Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/enjoying-your-first-summer-after-top-surgery/) - Those who have had their FTM or FTN top surgery can truly appreciate the countless benefits from their gender affirming surgery. Of course, the overwhelming and number one benefit is that the source of their dysphoria is gone. It is history. Their previous presence is to be forgotten. No more need to wear irritating, uncomfortable
- [The Transgender Journey of Elliot Page and His Life Changing Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-transgender-journey-of-elliot-page-and-his-life-changing-top-surgery/) - If you have ever watched “Juno” or “The Umbrella Academy”, you might be familiar with the name Ellen Page, who was the actress that starred in both. Apparently she was a talented actress though I never saw either nor any other movie that she was in. That name has been in the news a lot
- [Are There Age Limits for Gender Affirming Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/are-there-age-limits-for-gender-affirming-top-surgery/) - A not uncommon question that many transgender and gender nonbinary individuals and/or their families have is if there are age limits or restrictions for undergoing gender affirming surgery - whether it is for FTM, FTN or MTF. Most of the time, this is referring to minors. At the other end of the spectrum, I am
- [Recommendations for Obtaining the Best Possible Scars Following FTM and FTNB Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/recommendations-for-obtaining-the-best-possible-scars-following-ftm-and-ftnb-top-surgery/) - Maybe you have just had your top surgery and are in the early stages of healing. Or, perhaps you are scheduled for the procedure and are just waiting to have it done. In either case, it is likely that you want the results of your gender affirming FTM or FTNB top surgery to be as
- [Dr. Turkeltaub is a WPATH Member](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/dr-turkeltaub-is-a-wpath-member/) - Scottsdale plastic surgeon provides FTM, MTF & FTN top surgery. As a WPATH member, he is dedicated to promoting excellence in transgender healthcare. Read more.
- [Arizona Passes Law Prohibiting Gender Affirming Surgery on Minors](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/arizona-passes-law-prohibiting-gender-affirming-surgery-on-minors/) - On March 30th, Governor Doug Ducey signed S.B. 1138 into law which prohibits any gender affirming surgery on individuals under the age of 18 years old. Also referred to as the “Arizona's Children Deserve Help Not Harm Act", this bill restricts not only top surgery and bottom surgery for transgender individuals but also ancillary gender
- [The Realization That You are a Transwoman or Transman: Sometimes it Takes a While](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-realization-that-you-are-a-transwoman-or-transman-sometime-it-takes-a-while/) - There are those who can figure things out relatively early on that they are transgender. Like in their early teens Others may take a few years or longer to finally piece it all together. Some may kind of figure it out sooner but can’t come to terms with the fact that they are transgender. Consequently,
- [Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Top Surgery in a Gender Non-Binary Individual: Long Term Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/double-incision-free-nipple-graft-top-surgery-in-a-gender-non-binary-individual-long-term-results/) - The techniques used for gender affirming top surgery procedures for both transmen (FTM) and gender non-binary individuals (FTN or FTNB) are the same ones. Both involve the removal of the breast tissue (mastectomy), contouring of the chest and addressing the nipple-areola complex in some fashion so as to facilitate the transformation. When differences exist, they
- [When Can You Sleep on Your Side After FTM or FTNB Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/when-can-you-sleep-on-your-side-after-ftm-or-ftnb-top-surgery/) - Undergoing either FTM (female to male) or FTNB (female to non-binary) top surgery is absolutely life changing. Getting rid of the major source of your gender dysphoria is no small matter. For many, it may have seemed like an eternity for this all to have happened. Now, you want to make sure that your results
- [How Should I Care for My Scars After FTM or FTNB Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/how-should-i-care-for-my-scars-after-ftm-or-ftnb-top-surgery/) - Whether you are a transman or non-binary individual, undergoing gender affirming top surgery is a huge and important step in your journey. And a very positive one. At last, the appearance of your chest can be in complete harmony with who you are. No more binding. No more embarrassing physical encounters. No more bulky clothes
- [Does Medicare Cover Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/does-medicare-cover-top-surgery/) - This might sound like a totally irrelevant and dumb question. After all, if you have made it through the majority of your life with the physical attributes that you have, now being 65 years of age or older, why bother to pursue top surgery? You probably have adapted and, with your elder status, there are
- [FTM and FTNB Double Incision Top Surgery: Early Postoperative Expectations](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/ftm-and-ftnb-double-incision-top-surgery-early-postoperative-expectations/) - At last, you have finally arrived at this major turning point in your life. You are completely READY and EXCITED to proceed with your gender affirming top surgery. Depending on your gender identity, this will either be a FTM or FTNB bilateral mastectomy. You have had your consultation with a reputable board certified Plastic Surgeon.
- [Does Your Health Insurance Plan Cover Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/does-your-health-insurance-plan-cover-top-surgery/) - With time, more and more insurance companies are offering coverage for gender affirming Top Surgery. Virtually all the major ones presently do have benefits available. This is especially true regarding FTM and FTNB procedures. However, there has been an increasing number of insurance companies also offering coverage for MTF Top Surgery. If you have health
- [FTM Top Surgery Using the Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Technique: Six Month Results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/ftm-top-surgery-using-the-double-incision-free-nipple-graft-technique-six-month-results/) - With an increasing number of people identifying as transmen, there also has been a corresponding need and desire for gender affirming FTM Top Surgery. For most, binding can only take you so far – at least when it comes to wearing clothes. Unfortunately, that is only a small part of the overall issue. Binding does
- [Update on Stopping Testosterone Prior to FTM Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/update-on-stopping-testosterone-prior-to-ftm-top-surgery/) - In the article that was posted one year ago, “Stopping Testosterone Prior to FTM Top Surgery: Reasons and Recommendations”, I stated that the generally accepted standard of care for FTM top surgery is to have patients stop testosterone treatments beginning from a few weeks prior to surgery and then restarting a few weeks after surgery.
- [The VA is Seeking to Provide Insurance Coverage for Gender Affirmation Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-va-is-seeking-to-provide-insurance-coverage-for-gender-affirmation-surgery/) - In a significant change of policy, the U. S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs has reached the decision to offer health care coverage for gender affirmation surgery which would include both top surgery and bottom surgery. However, before this can be implemented, a formal rules change process needs to take place that will also include a
- [Update on “What Letters Do You Need For Scheduling Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery?”](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/update-on-what-letters-do-you-need-for-scheduling-your-ftm-ftn-top-surgery/) - In the article “What Letters Do You Need For Scheduling Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery?” that was posted almost a year ago on June 26, 2020, the letter requirements for being able to pursue your top surgery were reviewed. It included what was needed for scheduling your surgery in general and what the requirements were for
- [Breast Cancer Following Gender Affirming Mastectomy: Risks and Recommendations](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/breast-cancer-following-gender-affirming-mastectomy-risks-and-recommendations/) - You have had your gender affirming mastectomy, something that you had been looking forward to pursuing for such a long time. Since then, your life has been quite positively transformed. The heavy burden from your gender dysphoria has been lifted and largely, if not totally, removed. The same is true of the associated stress and
- [The Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Technique for Top Surgery: Dramatic Results at Just One Month](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-double-incision-free-nipple-graft-technique-for-top-surgery-dramatic-results-at-just-one-month/) - Life can be incredibly stressful, full of anxiety and depressing when you are a transman or a non-binary individual and are fighting gender dysphoria. Of course, some people’s situations are better or worse than others. As we all know, life is never a “bed of roses” or a utopia. It is not easy nor is
- [The Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Offers Transgender Breast (Top) Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-arizona-center-for-aesthetic-plastic-surgery-offers-transgender-breast-top-surgery/) - Dr. Turkeltaub offers transgender breast (top) surgery, both FTM and MTF, for those appropriate individuals seeking to transition.
- [Insurance Coverage for FTM and MTF Transgender Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/insurance-coverage-for-ftm-and-mtf-transgender-top-surgery/) - Insurance coverage for FTM and MTF transgender top surgery is becoming more prevalent with many health insurance plans providing coverage.
- [Can Transgender Men Reduce Breast Size with Testosterone?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-transgender-men-reduce-breast-size-with-testosterone/) - Wondering if testosterone can reduce breast volume enough that FTM top surgery isn’t needed for transmen seeking a masculine chest? Dr. Turkeltaub explains.
- [Will Taking Estrogen Minimize the Need for Top Surgery in Transwomen with Gender Dysphoria?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/will-taking-estrogen-minimize-the-need-for-top-surgery-in-transwomen-with-gender-dysphoria/) - Estrogen, along with anti-androgen medicines that suppress the effects of testosterone, stimulate the growth of breast tissue resulting in feminization of the chest in transwomen. This is one of the more desirable and important effects of estrogen for transwomen. It parallels the hormonal influences that occur in cis-women during puberty. Except, in this situation, there
- [Virtual Consultations and Telemedicine for Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/virtual-consultations-and-telemedicine-for-top-surgery/) - This coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has truly turned our world upside-down and in a few other directions, as well. Our lives have been disrupted in so many ways but, hopefully, we will return to a more normal situation sooner than later. When that will be is presently only conjecture. In response to the devastating impact that
- [Can You Get Breast Cancer Despite Having Had FTM Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/can-you-get-breast-cancer-despite-having-had-ftm-top-surgery/) - The FTM Top Surgery involves a mastectomy, the removal of breast tissue, as part of the process of masculinizing the appearance of the chest in transmen. However, because this is not a treatment for breast cancer, the removal of breast tissue is not as extreme as it would otherwise be. If it were, this would
- [What Letters Do You Need For Scheduling Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery?](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/what-letters-do-you-need-for-scheduling-your-ftm-ftn-top-surgery/) - So, you have decided now that it is time to have top surgery which you fully expect to be the perfect anti-dote for your gender dysphoria. You are very excited – having done extensive research online as well as talking with others who already have had their FTM/FTN procedure and state that it was a
- [FTM Top Surgery: Life Changing Results in Less Than a Week](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/ftm-top-surgery-life-changing-results-in-less-than-a-week/) - It would not be an exaggeration to state that people who are not transgender have absolutely no clue how difficult, stressful, anxiety producing and depressing that it can be to be one. Something feels really strange to you but you just can’t figure it out. Feeling that you were born in the wrong body. When
- [Anxiety and Depression Levels Higher Than Expected in Transmen and Non-binary Individuals Pursuing Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/anxiety-and-depression-levels-higher-than-expected-in-transmen-and-non-binary-individuals-pursuing-top-surgery/) - It is known that transgender individuals and more specifically, transmen and gender non-binary, face significant psychosocial issues for a multitude of reasons. Feeling like you were born in the wrong body and are now trapped there along with challenging societal forces leads to anxiety and depression. The dislike, disgust and even rejection of one’s body’s
- [The Concentric Circle Mastectomy Technique for FTM and FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/the-concentric-circle-mastectomy-technique-for-ftm-and-ftn-top-surgery/) - For transmen, transmasculine and non-binary individuals, especially those with significant gender dysphoria, top surgery is incredibly rewarding and life changing. In fact, it has been my personal experience that those individuals who have undergone gender affirming mastectomies are right at the top as our happiest patients – along with our breast reduction patients. There is
- [Some Factors to Consider When Contemplating Female to Male (FTM) Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-breast-surgery/some-factors-to-consider-when-contemplating-female-to-male-ftm-top-surgery/) - The most commonly sought after gender affirming procedure for transmen is female to male (FTM) top surgery. This will explore some issues to consider for it.

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- [Complications](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/complications/)
- [Tattoos](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/tattoos/)
- [Benefits](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/breast-reduction/benefits/)
- [Mastopexy Augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/mastopexy-augmentation/)
- [Abdominoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/abdominoplasty/)
- [Weght loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/weght-loss/)
- [Exercise](https://www.turkeltaub.com/category/exercise/)

## Tags

- [wrinkles](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/wrinkles/)
- [face](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/face/)
- [breast](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast/)
- [augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/augmentation/)
- [enlargement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/enlargement/)
- [recovery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/recovery/)
- [eyelid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/eyelid/)
- [surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/surgery/)
- [blepharoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/blepharoplasty/)
- [forehead](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/forehead/)
- [lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lift/)
- [endoscopic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/endoscopic/)
- [Latisse(TM)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/latissetm/)
- [eyelashes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/eyelashes/)
- [silicone](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/silicone/)
- [implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/implants/)
- [cancer](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cancer/)
- [nipple](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nipple/)
- [areola](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/areola/)
- [asymmetry](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/asymmetry/)
- [ptosis](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ptosis/)
- [drooping](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/drooping/)
- [tummy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tummy/)
- [tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tuck/)
- [abdominoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/abdominoplasty/)
- [mini](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mini/)
- [abdomen](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/abdomen/)
- [reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/reduction/)
- [mammoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mammoplasty/)
- [gynecomastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gynecomastia/)
- [testosterone](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/testosterone/)
- [estrogen](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/estrogen/)
- [adolescence](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/adolescence/)
- [plastic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/plastic/)
- [aesthetic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/aesthetic/)
- [cosmetic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cosmetic/)
- [hematoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hematoma/)
- [Vitamin E](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/vitamin-e/)
- [herbal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/herbal/)
- [supplements](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/supplements/)
- [blood](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/blood/)
- [thinners](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/thinners/)
- [reconstruction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/reconstruction/)
- [tissue](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tissue/)
- [expander](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/expander/)
- [expansion](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/expansion/)
- [radiation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/radiation/)
- [therapy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/therapy/)
- [male](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/male/)
- [medication](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/medication/)
- [drugs](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/drugs/)
- [anti-androgens](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/anti-androgens/)
- [chin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/chin/)
- [mentoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mentoplasty/)
- [genioplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/genioplasty/)
- [facelift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/facelift/)
- [neck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/neck/)
- [contouring](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/contouring/)
- [arm](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/arm/)
- [massive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/massive/)
- [weight](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/weight/)
- [loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/loss/)
- [body](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/body/)
- [ductal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ductal/)
- [lobular](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lobular/)
- [carcinoma in situ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/carcinoma-in-situ/)
- [hyperplasia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hyperplasia/)
- [atypical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/atypical/)
- [doughnut](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/doughnut/)
- [periareolar](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/periareolar/)
- [circumareolar](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/circumareolar/)
- [anchor](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/anchor/)
- [inverted-T](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/inverted-t/)
- [cup](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cup/)
- [size](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/size/)
- [lollipop](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lollipop/)
- [nose](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nose/)
- [pain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/pain/)
- [discomfort](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/discomfort/)
- [swelling](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/swelling/)
- [pectus excavatum](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/pectus-excavatum/)
- [synmastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/synmastia/)
- [uniboob](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/uniboob/)
- [AlloDerm®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/allodermr/)
- [Strattice™](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/stratticer/)
- [Botox](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/botox/)
- [creases](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/creases/)
- [crow's feet](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/crows-feet/)
- [DNA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dna/)
- [enzyme](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/enzyme/)
- [skin cancer](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/skin-cancerm-basal/)
- [cell](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cell/)
- [carcinoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/carcinoma/)
- [squamous](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/squamous/)
- [malignant](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/malignant/)
- [melanoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/melanoma/)
- [kangaroo](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/kangaroo/)
- [prevention](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/prevention/)
- [sunscreen](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sunscreen/)
- [skin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/skin/)
- [rejuvenation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/rejuvenation/)
- [basal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/basal/)
- [saline](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/saline/)
- [treatment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/treatment/)
- [Juvederm(TM)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvedermtm/)
- [filler](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/filler/)
- [injectable](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/injectable/)
- [CaHA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/caha/)
- [hyaluronic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hyaluronic/)
- [acid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/acid/)
- [calcium](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/calcium/)
- [hydroxylapatite](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hydroxylapatite/)
- [ear](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ear/)
- [gauge](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gauge/)
- [fat](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/fat/)
- [diet](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/diet/)
- [exercising](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/exercising/)
- [cellulite](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cellulite/)
- [America's Top Plastic Surgeons](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/americas-top-plastic-surgeons/)
- [award](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/award/)
- [satisfaction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/satisfaction/)
- [FDA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/fda/)
- [moratorium](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/moratorium/)
- [volume](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/volume/)
- [inverted](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/inverted/)
- [nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nipples/)
- [psychological](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/psychological/)
- [Juvederm(R) XC](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvedermr-xc/)
- [HA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ha/)
- [hylauronic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hylauronic/)
- [dermal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dermal/)
- [wrinkle](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/wrinkle/)
- [crease](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/crease/)
- [lip](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lip/)
- [enhancement](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/enhancement/)
- [exchange](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/exchange/)
- [replace](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/replace/)
- [durability](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/durability/)
- [sports](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sports/)
- [bra](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bra/)
- [time](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/time/)
- [hand](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hand/)
- [credit](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/credit/)
- [card](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/card/)
- [ultrasonic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ultrasonic/)
- [assisted](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/assisted/)
- [lipodissolve](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lipodissolve/)
- [surgeon](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/surgeon/)
- [board](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/board/)
- [certified](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/certified/)
- [steroid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/steroid/)
- [sternum](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sternum/)
- [upper](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/upper/)
- [revision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/revision/)
- [hernia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hernia/)
- [tanning](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tanning/)
- [aging](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/aging/)
- [ultraviolet](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ultraviolet/)
- [light](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/light/)
- [addiction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/addiction/)
- [cleavage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cleavage/)
- [inframammary](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/inframammary/)
- [transaxillary](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/transaxillary/)
- [armpit](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/armpit/)
- [American](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/american/)
- [Society](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/society/)
- [Surgeons](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/surgeons/)
- [shoulder](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/shoulder/)
- [indentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/indentation/)
- [grooving](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/grooving/)
- [free](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/free/)
- [graft](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/graft/)
- [hypertrophic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/hypertrophic/)
- [burn](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/burn/)
- [American Society of Plastic Surgeons](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/american-society-of-plastic-surgeons/)
- [ASPS](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/asps/)
- [subcutaneous](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/subcutaneous/)
- [mastectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mastectomy/)
- [capsulectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/capsulectomy/)
- [brachioplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/brachioplasty/)
- [sit-ups](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sit-ups/)
- [smoking](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/smoking-2/)
- [cigarette](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cigarette/)
- [healing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/healing/)
- [injections](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/injections/)
- [feeding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/feeding/)
- [nursing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nursing/)
- [Juvederm](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvederm/)
- [Radiesse](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/radiesse/)
- [Restylane](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/restylane/)
- [nipple-areola](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nipple-areola/)
- [mastopexy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mastopexy/)
- [The Cup Size Choir](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/the-cup-size-choir/)
- [arm lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/arm-lift-2/)
- [thigh lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/thigh-lift/)
- [belt lipectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/belt-lipectomy-2/)
- [massive weight loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/massive-weight-loss-2/)
- [MWL](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mwl/)
- [obesity](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/obesity/)
- [deflation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/deflation/)
- [anaplastic large-cell lymphoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/anaplastic-large-cell-lymphoma/)
- [scottsdale](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/scottsdale/)
- [arizona](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/arizona/)
- [AZ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/az/)
- [radiation therapy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/radiation-therapy/)
- [Gummy bear](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gummy-bear/)
- [capsular](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/capsular/)
- [contracture](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/contracture/)
- [rupture](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/rupture/)
- [mammogram](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mammogram/)
- [garment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/garment/)
- [Dysport](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dysport/)
- [pregnancy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/pregnancy/)
- [CO2 laser](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/co2-laser/)
- [tennis](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tennis/)
- [Simona](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/simona/)
- [Halep](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/halep/)
- [care](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/care/)
- [UVA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/uva/)
- [UVB](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/uvb/)
- [SPF](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/spf/)
- [breast feeding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-feeding/)
- [weapon](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/weapon/)
- [terrorism](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/terrorism/)
- [explosive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/explosive/)
- [gauged](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gauged-2/)
- [deformity](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/deformity/)
- [labia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/labia/)
- [minora](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/minora/)
- [lipofilling](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lipofilling/)
- [underwire](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/underwire/)
- [drain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/drain/)
- [numbness](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/numbness-2/)
- [triglycerides](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/triglycerides/)
- [sensation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sensation/)
- [incision](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/incision/)
- [submammary](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/submammary/)
- [submuscular](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/submuscular/)
- [perioareolar](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/perioareolar/)
- [activities](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/activities/)
- [Xeomin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/xeomin/)
- [botulinum toxin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/botulinum-toxin/)
- [laser](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/laser/)
- [silicone sheets](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/silicone-sheets/)
- [topical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/topical/)
- [cream](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cream/)
- [neurotoxin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/neurotoxin/)
- [botulinum](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/botulinum/)
- [seroma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/seroma/)
- [machine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/machine/)
- [Adriana Lima](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/adriana-lima/)
- [UAL](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ual/)
- [rebate](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/rebate/)
- [majora](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/majora/)
- [Labioplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/labioplasty/)
- [stretched](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/stretched/)
- [elongated](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/elongated/)
- [earlobes](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/earlobes/)
- [transgender](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/transgender/)
- [dermabrasion](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dermabrasion/)
- [chemical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/chemical/)
- [peels](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/peels/)
- [facial](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/facial/)
- [depression](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/depression/)
- [toxin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/toxin/)
- [mommy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mommy/)
- [makeover](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/makeover/)
- [self-esteem](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/self-esteem/)
- [beds](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/beds/)
- [sun](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sun/)
- [premature](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/premature/)
- [sex](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sex/)
- [teenage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/teenage/)
- [macromastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/macromastia/)
- [coffee](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/coffee/)
- [caffeine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/caffeine/)
- [expanders](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/expanders/)
- [acellular dermal matrix](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/acellular-dermal-matrix/)
- [grafting](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/grafting/)
- [beauty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/beauty/)
- [Belotero Balance](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/belotero-balance/)
- [lines](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lines/)
- [functional](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/functional/)
- [steroid injection](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/steroid-injection/)
- [clothing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/clothing/)
- [lethal weapon](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lethal-weapon/)
- [ruptured](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ruptured/)
- [ugliness](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ugliness/)
- [aging duration](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/aging-duration/)
- [ADM](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/adm/)
- [BMI](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bmi/)
- [boobs](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/boobs/)
- [internet](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/internet/)
- [health](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/health/)
- [job](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/job/)
- [cells](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cells/)
- [Vampire](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/vampire/)
- [nonsurgical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/nonsurgical/)
- [stem cell](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/stem-cell/)
- [Phoenix](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/phoenix/)
- [BCCa](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bcca/)
- [SCCa](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/scca/)
- [IBD](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ibd/)
- [inflammatory bowel disease](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/inflammatory-bowel-disease/)
- [penis](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/penis/)
- [postoperative](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/postoperative/)
- [testimonial](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/testimonial/)
- [border](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/border/)
- [photoaging](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/photoaging/)
- [non-surgical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/non-surgical/)
- [cup size](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cup-size/)
- [social media](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/social-media/)
- [online](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/online/)
- [Facebook](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/facebook/)
- [FaceTime](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/facetime/)
- [Instagram](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/instagram/)
- [Skype](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/skype/)
- [attractiveness](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/attractiveness/)
- [lipoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lipoma-2/)
- [brow](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/brow/)
- [attractive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/attractive/)
- [anatomic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/anatomic/)
- [gummy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gummy/)
- [bear](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bear/)
- [Style 410](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/style-410/)
- [men](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/men/)
- [spa](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/spa/)
- [medical](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/medical/)
- [Voluma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/voluma/)
- [childbirth](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/childbirth/)
- [piercing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/piercing/)
- [explantation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/explantation-2/)
- [Agent](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/agent/)
- [Orange](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/orange/)
- [clinic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/clinic/)
- [Vaseline](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/vaseline/)
- [temporary](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/temporary/)
- [insta breast](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/insta-breast/)
- [implant](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/implant/)
- [transplantation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/transplantation/)
- [organ](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/organ/)
- [immunosuppression](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/immunosuppression/)
- [immunosuppressive](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/immunosuppressive/)
- [agents](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/agents/)
- [Breast reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-reduction/)
- [Botox® Cosmetic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/botox-cosmetic/)
- [Dysport™](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dysporttm/)
- [Breast lift (Mastopexy)](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-lift-mastopexy/)
- [Scar](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/scar/)
- [Liposuction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/liposuction/)
- [Panniculectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/panniculectomy/)
- [Male breast reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/male-breast-reduction/)
- [Rhinoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/rhinoplasty/)
- [Symmastia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/symmastia/)
- [Radiesse®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/radiesser/)
- [Earlobe](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/earlobe/)
- [Juvederm®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvedermr/)
- [Restylane®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/restylaner/)
- [Financing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/financing/)
- [Keloid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/keloid/)
- [Video](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/video/)
- [American Board of Plastic Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/american-board-of-plastic-surgery/)
- [ALCL](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/alcl/)
- [MRI](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mri/)
- [Labiaplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/labiaplasty/)
- [Perlane®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/perlaner/)
- [basal cell carcinoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/basal-cell-carcinoma/)
- [malignant melanoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/malignant-melanoma/)
- [squamous cell carcinoma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/squamous-cell-carcinoma/)
- [Mexico](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mexico/)
- [Juvederm Ultra XC](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvederm-ultra-xc/)
- [Ariel](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ariel/)
- [Winter](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/winter/)
- [actress](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/actress/)
- [earrings](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/earrings/)
- [Kybella®](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/kybella/)
- [deoxycholic acid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/deoxycholic-acid/)
- [Excel V](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/excel-v/)
- [Cutera](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cutera/)
- [telangiectasia](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/telangiectasia/)
- [spider veins](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/spider-veins/)
- [rosacea](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/rosacea/)
- [scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/scars/)
- [poikiloderma](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/poikiloderma/)
- [North Valley Surgery Center](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/north-valley-surgery-center/)
- [Piper](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/piper/)
- [ABPS](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/abps/)
- [Juvederm Volbella® XC](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/juvederm-volbella-xc/)
- [cleft](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cleft/)
- [torn](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/torn/)
- [Volbella](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/volbella/)
- [lips](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/lips/)
- [DVT](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dvt/)
- [fatty neck; chin](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/fatty-neck-chin/)
- [dysphoria](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/dysphoria/)
- [FTM](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ftm/)
- [MTF](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mtf/)
- [gender](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gender/)
- [capsular contracture](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/capsular-contracture/)
- [top](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/top/)
- [aged](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/aged/)
- [Brazilian](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/brazilian/)
- [butt](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/butt/)
- [BBL](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bbl/)
- [tourism](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tourism/)
- [otoplasty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/otoplasty/)
- [teenager](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/teenager/)
- [vaping](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/vaping/)
- [bariatric](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bariatric/)
- [board certified](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/board-certified/)
- [BIA-ALCL](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bia-alcl/)
- [textured](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/textured/)
- [smooth](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/smooth/)
- [affirmation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/affirmation/)
- [removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/removal/)
- [en block](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/en-block/)
- [Allergan](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/allergan/)
- [warranty](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/warranty/)
- [capsule](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/capsule/)
- [en bloc](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/en-bloc/)
- [tummy tuck](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tummy-tuck/)
- [blood clot](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/blood-clot/)
- [top surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/top-surgery/)
- [long term results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/long-term-results/)
- [coronavirus](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/coronavirus/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [office hours](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/office-hours/)
- [virtual consultations](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/virtual-consultations/)
- [complications](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/complications/)
- [virtual](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/virtual/)
- [consultation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/consultation/)
- [telemedicine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/telemedicine/)
- [gun shot](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/gun-shot/)
- [oncoplastic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/oncoplastic/)
- [facial filler](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/facial-filler/)
- [vaccine](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/vaccine/)
- [flipped implants](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/flipped-implants/)
- [flipping](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/flipping/)
- [go flat](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/go-flat/)
- [weight gain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/weight-gain/)
- [sun protection](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sun-protection/)
- [sun damage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sun-damage/)
- [proportionality](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/proportionality/)
- [results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/results/)
- [weight loss](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/weight-loss/)
- [inverted nipple](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/inverted-nipple/)
- [breastfeeding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breastfeeding/)
- [sunburn](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/sunburn/)
- [alcohol](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/alcohol/)
- [breast implant illness](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-implant-illness/)
- [BII](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bii/)
- [en bloc capsulectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/en-bloc-capsulectomy/)
- [BIA-SCC](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/bia-scc/)
- [insurance](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/insurance/)
- [coverage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/coverage/)
- [Kenalog](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/kenalog/)
- [CoolSculpting](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/coolsculpting/)
- [Jackson-Pratt drain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/jackson-pratt-drain/)
- [JP drain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/jp-drain/)
- [Instabreast](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/instabreast/)
- [Ozempic](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/ozempic/)
- [Wegovy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/wegovy/)
- [GLP-1 agonist](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/glp-1-agonist/)
- [tattoo](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/tattoo/)
- [abdominal binder](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/abdominal-binder/)
- [girdle](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/girdle/)
- [binder](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/binder/)
- [GLP-1](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/glp-1/)
- [Mounjaro](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mounjaro/)
- [Cherry Financing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/cherry-financing/)
- [breast implant removal](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-implant-removal/)
- [breast lift](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-lift/)
- [breast augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/breast-augmentation/)
- [mastopexy-augmentation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/tag/mastopexy-augmentation/)

## Trans Category

- [MTF Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/)
- [FTM Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/transgender-breast-surgery-ftm/)
- [breast cancer screening](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-cancer-screening/)
- [breast cancer risk](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-cancer-risk/)
- [concentric circle mastectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/concentric-circle-mastectomy/)
- [testosterone](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/testosterone/)
- [anxiety](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/anxiety/)
- [depression](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/depression/)
- [results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/results/)
- [letters](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/letters/)
- [virtual consultation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/virtual-consultation/)
- [virtual consultation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/virtual-consultation-transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/)
- [estrogen](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/estrogen/)
- [insurance coverage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/insurance-coverage/)
- [insurance coverage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/insurance-coverage-transgender-breast-surgery-mtf/)
- [double incision free nipple graft](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/double-incision-free-nipple-graft/)
- [Elliot/Ellen Page](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/elliot-ellen-page/)
- [VA](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/va/)
- [Medicare coverage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/medicare-coverage/)
- [Scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/scars/)
- [sleeping on side](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/sleeping-on-side/)
- [FTN Top Surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/ftn/)
- [long term results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/long-term-results/)
- [Arizona Law S.B.1138](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/arizona-law-s-b-1138/)
- [Practice News](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/practice-news/)
- [WPATH](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/wpath/)
- [Top surgery on minors](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/top-surgery-on-minors/)
- [Showering](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/showering/)
- [Preparation for top surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/preparation-for-top-surgery/)
- [clothing](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/clothing/)
- [Nippleless](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/nippleless-ftn/)
- [Regret following gender affirming surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/regret-following-gender-affirming-surgery/)
- [Coming out publicly](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/coming-out-publicly/)
- [Gender dysphoria](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/gender-dysphoria/)
- [Gender affirming surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/gender-affirming-surgery/)
- [Dog-ears](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/dog-ears/)
- [Consultation](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/consultation/)
- [Thank you letter](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/thank-you-letter/)
- [Therapist](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/therapist/)
- [BMI](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/bmi/)
- [Weight](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/weight/)
- [Drains](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/drains/)
- [JP drains](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/jp-drains/)
- [Testosterone](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/testosterone-2/)
- [breast cancer risk](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-cancer-risk-ftn/)
- [Insurance coverage](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/insurance-coverage-2/)
- [Paying for top surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/paying-for-top-surgery/)
- [Returning to work or school](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/returning-to-work-or-school/)
- [Anatomical considerations](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/anatomical-considerations/)
- [Letter from Therapist](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/letter-from-therapist/)
- [Customizing results](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/customizing-results/)
- [concentric circle mastectomy](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/concentric-circle-mastectomy-ftn/)
- [Scars](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/scars-2/)
- [Binding](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/binding/)
- [Driver's license](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/drivers-license/)
- [Medications to avoid](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/medications-to-avoid/)
- [breast reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-reduction/)
- [breast reduction](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-reduction-ftn/)
- [Post-surgical garment](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/post-surgical-garment/)
- [Restriction of activities](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/restriction-of-activities/)
- [Guidelines](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/guidelines/)
- [Tattooed nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/tattooed-nipples/)
- [Nipple-areola tattoos](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/nipple-areola-tattoos/)
- [Transgender](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/transgender/)
- [Nipple "leaking"](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/nipple-leaking/)
- [Trump's Executive Orders](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/trumps-executive-orders/)
- [Nipple-areola complex](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/nipple-areola-complex/)
- [Nipples](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/nipples/)
- [Stretch marks](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/stretch-marks/)
- [Age and top surgery](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/age-and-top-surgery/)
- [Working out](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/working-out/)
- [Exercising](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/exercising/)
- [Sex](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/sex/)
- [breast cancer screening](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/breast-cancer-screening-ftn/)
- [Brain](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/brain/)
- [Cost](https://www.turkeltaub.com/transgender-category/cost/)