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.
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 …
I am excited to be one of the few plastic surgeons in Birmingham, AL who offers a superior breast implant: the Natrelle® 410 highly cohesive, anatomically shaped silicone implant, also known as a "gummy bear" implant. Why the "Gummy Bear" Name? "Gummy bear" is not an official name for these implants; it’s a nickname they’ve …
Plastic surgery is a very popular option for individuals who want to enhance their appearances, and Birmingham plastic surgery patients have a number of great options. However, it's important to maintain reasonable expectations about your results. My staff and I are committed to making sure each person is thoroughly educated about his or her procedure. We …
If you're researching the cost of breast augmentation in Alabama or anywhere in the U.S., you're likely finding a number of different price ranges. You'll find that many factors contribute to the variance in price, including where the practice is located. The cost for breast augmentation in Birmingham, AL, might be higher than in Montgomery …
One of the common questions I hear from patients when choosing breast implants in Birmingham is, "How long will my implants last?" Whenever this question comes up, I tell my patients that breast implants do not have an expiration date. The lifespan of breast implants varies from patient to patient based on factors including: The …
A lot of women who consult with me for breast augmentation in Birmingham, AL, are also good candidates for a breast lift. This dual procedure can be beneficial for many reasons, and it's particularly advantageous for those who have had children. If you have been considering either procedure, Dr. Michael Beckenstein offers some reasons why you …
Many people falsely believe that men and women choose plastic surgery as a way to drastically alter their appearance. Although plastic surgery can create significant, worthwhile changes, it can also be used for subtle improvements. At my Birmingham plastic surgery practice, it's more common for patients to request small alterations than major modifications. For example, …
In addition to performing plastic surgery for Birmingham patients, I also perform a number of breast reconstruction surgeries. In fact, I developed the Alabama Breast Cancer Institute, a branch of my Breast Surgery Center of Alabama, to provide women facing breast reconstruction with a more comfortable and comprehensive experience. One-of-a-Kind Care I expanded my Breast …
Nipple areolar tattooing is the final stage of breast reconstruction. Many plastic surgeons use micropigmentation or tattooing to reconstruct the nipple areolar, where other still use skin grafting to accomplish this. Dr. Michael Beckenstein, a Birmingham breast reconstruction specialist has written several textbook chapters on this subject. " Micropigmentation creates the most natural appearing nipple areolar complexes. There is …
Imagine waking up, from surgery, and finding out a fellow or resident, who is training with your Birmingham plastic surgeon, actually performed your surgery. Without the presence of the plastic surgeon who you thought was to do the procedure! How would you feel, if you had a question, and when you called your Alabama plastic surgeon, you were …