Michael S. Beckenstein, MD
800 St. Vincent's Drive
North Tower Suite 610
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 933-9308
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Women considering breast augmentation at my Birmingham, Alabama, practice are much less likely to want overly large breasts than they were 10 years ago, with more women choosing a subtle increase to their breast size. The "natural look" is trending and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Beckenstein, who specializes in breast enhancement surgeries, expects that …
For many women planning a breast augmentation at our Birmingham practice, choosing the right breast implant is an important decision. What size should you get? What shape should you choose? How far do you want your breast to project from your chest? Luckily, much of the guesswork is solved with Crisalix 3D imaging. What is …
Being October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am going to share what I read in an article from Good Housekeeping written by Tula Karras. I have the privilege to meet and treat hundreds of courageous women confronting breast cancer. This is why I founded the Alabama Breast Cancer Cooperative. I have devised ways to …
Dr. Beckenstein brings BRA DAy USA 2017 back to Birmingham! "This is our 4th consecutive year celebrating BRA DAy USA" states Dr. Beckenstein. " It stands for breast reconstruction awareness day and is celebrated to educate women, health care providers, and the public about the option of breast reconstruction following mastectomy or lumpectomy. it is celebrated on …
It seems whenever controversy abounds, surrounding anything, obstacles arise, seemingly more and more of them. This is true for FTM TOP surgery. Today I will discuss what I have titled female to Male (FTM) TOP surgery; the current obstacles we face. This procedure is becoming more and more popular as courageous people are now coming forward …
I was making my rounds Thursday morning and overheard two gynecologists talking about a patient we operated on stating how "bad" a tummy tuck is, especially when added to a hysterectomy. This is a huge misconception leading to this aptly titled blog post about tummy tuck surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. As in any surgery, combination …
We have always bucked the trend of creating overly large breasts when performing breast augmentation at our Birmingham plastic surgery practice. The natural look is that's now trendy is something Dr. Michael Beckenstein has been producing for patients for more than 20 years. What is the most natural-looking breast augmentation? A subtly placed, modestly sized …
Women and men who are interested in dramatic body contouring results often ask about combining procedures with a tummy tuck at our Birmingham, Alabama practice. Combining hernia surgery or gynecologic procedures is usually safe in the hands of talented, board-certified plastic surgeons. In addition to hernia and gynecologic procedures, a tummy tuck is also often …
If you are looking for nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstructions unique to Birmingham, check into the practice of Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Dr. Beckenstein has specialized in breast reconstruction for over 20 years. He has been teaming up with breast surgeons (Tim Bullock, M.D., Philip Fischer, M.D., April Maddux, M.D., David Rader, M.D., and Susan Winchester, …
Did you know you can ask for your own breast reconstruction? You can chose any surgeon you want and any option available to you! You do not have to have that choice made by your general or breast surgeon. If this surgeon recommends a reconstructive surgeon for you and you want to use another, you simply …