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Dr. Michael S. Beckenstein
If you're looking for plastic surgeons in Birmingham, Alabama, look no further than Dr. Michael Beckenstein. Dr. Beckenstein is a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He specializes in performing breast enhancement procedures and also offers a full menu of cosmetic surgery procedures for the body and face along with minimally-invasive treatments for patients who want to rejuvenate their look without surgery.
Dr. Beckenstein is committed to the safety and success of each procedure he performs. He makes it a priority to ensure that each patient has a complete understanding of their surgery and is comfortable with every aspect of the experience. Dr. Beckenstein's staff has decades of combined experience in the field, and patients appreciate the warmth and compassion they find at his practice. His practice is conveniently located to serve the needs of cosmetic surgery patients from Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Hoover, Nashville, and Atlanta.
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Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D.
800 Saint Vincent's Dr.
Suite 610
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Phone: (205) 933-9308
Toll-free Phone: 1 (866) MSBMD77
Website: www.msbmd.com
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Top cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed:
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Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Chemical Peel Deep
Chemical Peel Light
Chin and Cheek Augmentation
Cosmetic Laser Procedures
Ear Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Implants
Fat Injection
Forehead Lift
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Gentle Skin Treatments
Hair Transplantation
Injectables
Lip Augmentation
Liposuction
Male Breast Reduction
Microdermabrasion
Micropigmentation
Nose Reshaping
Post-Bariatric
Skin Resurfacing
Soft Tissue Fillers
Spider Vein Treatment
Tummy Tuck
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Breast Enhancement with Dr. Beckenstein
In addition to completing residencies in general and plastic surgery, Dr. Beckenstein completed 3 fellowships in breast surgery to gain additional training and refine his techniques. Whether you are considering breast augmentation for the full, rounded breast profile you've always dreamed of, or a breast lift to eliminate sagging, Dr. Beckenstein can help you achieve your breast enhancement goals. He offers the following breast enhancement procedures:
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Reconstruction
No matter what breast enhancement procedure you are considering, Dr. Beckenstein will carefully review your options with you during your consultation and help you develop a customized procedure that will produce very natural-looking results. He performs cosmetic surgery procedures in local Birmingham-area hospitals so that his patients receive care in a fully-equipped facility that has a proven safety record.
Body Contouring in Birmingham
Time, pregnancy, genetics, and weight fluctuation are all factors that can contribute to the development of fat pockets and excess skin on our bodies. While maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise schedule is the key to staying fit and toned, most people will find that they have some areas of fat and/or excess skin that simply won't respond to diet and exercise. That's where body contouring with Dr. Beckenstein can help.
Liposuction slims and shapes the body by breaking down and removing fat cells through a small incision. This procedure can be used to remove fat from virtually any area of the body - some common areas cosmetic surgery patients from Birmingham want to target include the back, thighs, arms, abdomen, and chin. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, focuses on eliminating excess fat and skin from the abdominal area while also toning and tightening stretched muscles. Dr. Beckenstein utilizes several different abdominoplasty techniques depending on each patient's unique goals and needs.
Dr. Beckenstein's Skills and Qualifications
Dr. Beckenstein earned his Bachelor's degree from Union College in New York and went on to graduate from Eastern Virginia Medical School. After completing an internship and a residency in general surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey, he then completed a residency in plastic surgery and a 6 month research fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
Unlike many plastic surgeons in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Beckenstein chose to continue his formal training upon completion of his plastic surgery residency. Over the next 4 years, he completed 3 additional fellowships in breast surgery and aesthetic surgery methods. He completed a breast reconstruction fellowship in Atlanta under Dr. Carl Hartrampf Jr., a widely-recognized authority on breast reconstruction. Dr. Beckenstein also completed a fellowship in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery through the Department of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University and a fellowship in breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery in Birmingham under the supervision of Dr. James C. Grotting.
Giving Back to the Community
In addition to serving his cosmetic surgery patients, Dr. Beckenstein has been recognized for his efforts to raise breast cancer awareness in the Birmingham community. He was recently awarded the BMW Ultimate Drive Local Hero award, given in conjunction with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This award recognized his work with the Breast Surgery Center of Alabama, a facility Dr. Beckenstein operates along with his practice in order to provide women fighting breast cancer with the care, physical therapy, and emotional support they deserve. Dr. Beckenstein is proud to give back to the community that has given so much to him.
Education
- MEDICAL
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Norfolk, Virginia
6/83 - 5/87
Doctor of Medicine
- COLLEGE
UNION COLLEGE
Schenectady, NY
9/78 - 6/82
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
- HIGH SCHOOL
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Lawrence, NY
8/75 - 6/78
Post-Graduate Training
- FELLOWSHIP
AESTHETIC SURGERY/BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Birmingham, Alabama
James C. Grotting, M.D.
9/97- 9/98
- FELLOWSHIP
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION/AESTHETIC SURGERY
Georgetown University Medical Center
Dept. of Plastic Surgery
Scott Spear, M.D. - Chairman
7/95 - 12/95
- FELLOWSHIP
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Atlanta Plastic Surgery, PA
Atlanta, Georgia
Carl Hartrampf, Jr., M.D.
1/95 - 6/95
- FELLOWSHIP
PLASTIC SURGERY RESEARCH
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Dept. of Plastic Surgery
Brian Windle, M.D. - Chairman
7/94 - 12/94
- RESIDENCY
PLASTIC SURGERY
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Dept. of Plastic Surgery
Brian Windle, M.D. Chairman
7/92 - 6/94
- RESIDENCY
GENERAL SURGERY
St. Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
Dept. of Surgery
F.C. Nance, M.D. - Program Director
7/88 - 6/92
- INTERNSHIP
GENERAL SURGERY
St. Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey
Dept. of Surgery
F.C. Nance, M.D. - Program Director
7/87 - 6/88
Society Memberships
- Board Eligible American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (1994)
- Eligible for Certificate of Qualification in Hand Surgery
- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (Candidate)
- American Medical Association
- Associate Fellow of The American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of International College of Surgeons 6/94
- Dolphin Research Center
- Y-Me Organization 1996
- International Society of Ultrasonic Surgery (ISUS) 1999
- Susan Komen Foundation 2000
License/Boards
- Diplomate of American Board of Plastic Surgery (2001)
- Diplomate of American Board of Surgery (1993)
- Alabama State Medical Board (1997)
- Indiana State Medical Board (1996)
- Georgia State Medical Board (1994)
- District of Columbia Medical Board (1994)
- Ohio State Medical Board (1992)
- New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (1988)
- National Board of Medical Examiners (1987)
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