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.
When it comes to non-surgical facial rejuvenation, BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are often the first two treatments that come to mind. These injectables temporarily smooth wrinkles and contour the face, allowing patients to refresh their look without undergoing invasive surgery. In this blog post, I’ll be comparing BOTOX to help you understand which option …
Dermal fillers remain one of the most popular cosmetic treatments year after year because of their versatility and effectiveness. Beyond addressing lines and wrinkles by restoring facial volume, fillers contour cheeks, jawlines, and noses, while lip fillers produce plumper, more sensuous lips. We can also combine fillers with BOTOX® injections as part of a “liquid …
Your facial goals can change at different stages in your life. In your 20s, you may want a subtle pout to enhance your lips, and in your 40s, you may want to fill in nasolabial folds and wrinkles. Dermal fillers are the perfect injectable treatment because they are easily customizable at every age. So, …
People considering cosmetic treatments for facial rejuvenation tend to think of them as standalone procedures. Instead of asking if you should get BOTOX® or fillers, however, it's better to consider how various nonsurgical treatments work together to address a range of concerns. That's why we often recommend combining dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® products with …
Our world is constantly evolving and so are we. The traditional thinking of plastic surgery patients is to "help me look young again." Luckily, we can reduce the telltale signs of aging and create a more youthful appearance using dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX® injections at our Birmingham, Alabama practice. But what if …
The cheeks are the defining structures of a youthful face. With aging, the soft tissues move to the lower face, vacating the area and creating the flat appearance of aging. Up until recently, cheek augmentation was accomplished through surgery. Now, board-certified plastic surgeon Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. offers cheek augmentation through a series of facial …
Early signs of aging in the lower eyelids occur when soft tissue starts migrating down the cheek. You can sometimes camouflage the hollow appearance that results with highlighting makeup. At some point, though, makeup isn't enough, and injections of RADIESSE® or other dermal fillers at our Birmingham, Alabama, practice are needed to restore the volume …
The early signs of facial aging can be unsettling. As wrinkles and lines begin developing, you may want to somehow turn back the clock without undergoing cosmetic surgery. A liquid facelift that combines dermal fillers and BOTOX® at my Birmingham, Alabama practice could be the answer. There are many nonsurgical options available to replenish volume …