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.
One of the most common questions I hear during consultations is, "At what age should you not have a tummy tuck?" It's a fair concern—and an important one. While it might seem like there's a magic age when body contouring is no longer an option, I want to reassure you: age alone doesn't define your …
When it comes to tummy tucks and pregnancy, timing is everything. Many women find themselves weighing the option of having a tummy tuck now or waiting until after having children. This is an important choice, and understanding how pregnancy may affect your results can help you make the right decision for your lifestyle and body …
If you've been researching online for information about the cost of tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), you've probably noticed that the price range is fairly wide. That's because several factors influence the cost of a tummy tuck. In this blog post, I'll address why getting an accurate price for your abdominoplasty (and other cosmetic plastic surgery …
It's a common body contouring dilemma: liposuction or tummy tuck? Both can be game-changers in your quest for a more sculpted midsection. First, it's essential to understand that neither is considered a weight loss procedure. You should be at or close to your goal weight before undergoing surgery. The key to long-lasting results from either …
Most tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) patients have lost significant weight following pregnancy, bariatric surgery, or lifestyle changes but found that their skin no longer has the elasticity to retract to their smaller shape. The surgery aims to remove this sagging, lax skin, repair the abdominal muscles, and sculpt a sleeker midsection. How does this affect your …
Loose skin, pockets of fat, and a belly bulge plague many people who exercise consistently and follow a healthy diet. Fitness alone often cannot eliminate the effects of pregnancy, weight changes, and aging on the body. Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, helps with these frustrating issues, eliminating excess, loose skin and removing belly …
Getting mommy makeover surgery at our Birmingham, AL, practice represents an investment of both time and money, but most patients believe it's well worth the stunning, transformative results. Once a patient sees the outcome of a mommy makeover procedure, she's motivated to take the necessary steps to ensure long-lasting results. These tips involve short-term actions …
What do you think is the most searched plastic surgery procedure in Alabama? If you guessed liposuction, give yourself a pat on the back. Of course, liposuction happens to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed throughout the U.S. At our Birmingham plastic surgery practice, liposuction is definitely in the top 5 of …
Tummy tuck patients at my Birmingham, Alabama, plastic surgery practice tend to have more questions about the recovery than people who are getting other cosmetic surgery procedures. Even though abdominoplasty—tummy tuck surgery—is among the most popular elective surgeries performed in the U.S., it is a major surgery that requires weeks of recovery. Most tummy tuck …
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 …