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.
Alabama Breast reconstruction specialist Michael S. Beckenstein is pleased to introduce the concept of Nipple Sparing mastectomy with reconstruction. While he has been performing it for several years, he has teamed up with noted oncologic breast surgeon Dr. Susan Winchester, of Birmingham Breast Care, to perform this in tandem. These two surgeons have worked together for …
It is a great thing for patients to get to know the staff that will be taking care of them. Most physicians' offices have a core staff that you will see on your visits. With a surgeons practice, their are office staff and operating room staff. When you have surgery, you may only meet the …
Birmingham Neograft is excited to announce we have started the intensive training in SHFST Scalp Hair Follicle Simulation Tattoo, A trademarked technique, by world renowned tattoo artist Andrea Darby, that creates the appearance of a buzzed haircut. It is achieved through meticulous tattooing simulating hair follicles on the scalp. It can create a full "head …
I am always seeking ways to improve and expand my Birmingham Cosmetic surgery practice; Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D.. By constantly researching new, effective , and safe techniques and technology, I can offer my patients better services and better results. I have recently been researching micro needling which is based on ancient principles. Small needle punctures are …
It is a well known fact that the longer an operation takes the higher risk of complications. With plastic surgery, patients often want to have numerous procedures performed in the same surgery. This can make for operative times of 6-7 hours. Such extended procedures carry increased risks of complications. Montgomery plastic surgeon, Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. is an advocate …
Patients are consumers and must be wary when choosing a surgeon to perform ANY procedure on them. This is especially true with cosmetic or aesthetic surgeries. With the current economic trends in medicine, physicians are seeking ways to increase their revenue. Many are stepping over into the cosmetic realm and offering procedures they can perform in …
I am excited to have added a new technique to my Alabama plastic surgery practice known as micro-needling. This technique applies the latest technology to the ancient Far East, practice of acupuncture. Micro needling uses numerous small needles to penetrate ever so slightly into the skin's surface which causes a mild inflammatory response. This stimulates the release …
I recently saw a patient who came to me from another practice who had questions about some minor issues pertaining to an Alabama breast augmentation. What really troubled her was the fact that her surgeon, nor representatives from the practice were not available to answer her after hours concerns She stated the phone number she called, that …
Alabama hair restoration continues to be revolutionized by Birmingham Neograft. Introduced by Birmingham plastic surgeon, Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D., low level laser therapy is extremely effective in treating hair loss in Alabama. " I am pleased to bring this latest technology into my Birmingham hair replacement practice. It is a legitimate treatment option and by …
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 …