Dr Steven Teitelbaum, MD in Santa Monica, California

Name: Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Last name: Teitelbaum
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1995
Years experience: 28
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.drteitelbaum.com/
Business: Steven Teitelbaum MD Inc
Address: 1301 20th St.
Address suite: Ste. 350
Phone: (424) 293-3895
International phone number: +14242933895
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Zip Code: 90404
Country: US
Statement: Steven Teitelbaum is an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine, past President of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (2015-2016), and has been in private practice in Santa Monica since 1995. He specializes exclusively in aesthetic plastic surgery.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: Consultation fees applied to booked procedure
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Consult Fee Applied to Cost of Surgery
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: There is a charge for the Consultation and it is applied to surgery
Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Johns Hospital and Health Center and UCLA Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: AB, Physiology, University UC Berkeley, 1984
  • Medical: MD, University of California at Los Angeles, 1988
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency:
  • General Surgery, Harvard / Beth Israel Hospital, 1993
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, 1995

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Steven Alan Teitelbaum (ABMSUID -511187)

Viewed: 7/25/2008

Day of birth:
8/22/1962

Status: Alive

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 4/1/2006 – 12/31/2017
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/8/1997 – 12/31/2007

American Board of Surgery

Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 6/5/1995 – 7/1/2005

Education: 1988 MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 1301 20th St Ste 350Santa Monica, CA 90404-2052 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0300298,-118.4810131

Primary location: 
Location name: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0522,-118.2429962

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/109200935811160885587

Treatments: 
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • GalaFLEX
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • UltraShape

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Professional Recognition:
  • President California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015 – 2016
  • President – Elect Aesthetic Society Education and Research Foundation, 2015
  • Judicial Council American Society of Plastic Surgery, 2013 – 2015

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 58759
Answer count: 359
Review count: 92
1 star count: 3
2 star count: 4
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 55
Total star count: 63
Star rating: 4.2480705210338
Lead count last three months: 3
Anonymous votes: 269
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Apr 28, 2008
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 6, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Beverly Hills, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0752,-118.3990021
  • Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962
  • Manhattan Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.8874,-118.3960037
  • San Marino, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.1197,-118.112999
  • Santa Monica, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.008,-118.4899979

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jan 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Scar Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $10500 – Dec 19, 2017 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $19000 – Jul 29, 2023
  • $19001 – Jul 29, 2023
  • $8000 – Jan 31, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $9000 – Aug 21, 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – May 10, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Jan 27, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $18000 – Jul 12, 2022
  • $10500 – Dec 30, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – Aug 21, 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10500 – Dec 19, 2017 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $8500 – Jun 18, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – Aug 21, 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – Aug 21, 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – Aug 21, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $10001 – May 16, 2018
  • $10001 – May 16, 2018
  • $10001 – May 16, 2018
  • $10000 – May 16, 2018
  • $10500 – Dec 19, 2017 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – Nov 2017 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8099 – Nov 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $8500 – Jun 18, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – Jan 31, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $9550 – Jan 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $12125 – Jan 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $12000 – Jan 26, 2017
  • $12000 – Jan 26, 2017
  • $12000 – Jan 26, 2017
  • $15000 – Jun 30, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – May 10, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – May 10, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Jan 27, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Jan 27, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Jan 27, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Jan 27, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10500 – Dec 30, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9200 – Jul 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9550 – Jan 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8400 – Nov 20, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9300 – Oct 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9300 – Oct 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – Jan 31, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $8000 – Jan 31, 2013 – office
  • $9550 – Jan 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8500 – Jun 18, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8100 – Oct 2012 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $8100 – Oct 2012 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $9000 – May 2012 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – May 2012 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $13000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $14001 – Nov 4, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $26000 – Aug 29, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $26000 – Aug 29, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $11000 – Oct 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $14000 – Nov 4, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $16800 – Mar 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $23598 – Sep 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $23598 – Sep 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $23598 – Sep 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $14000 – Nov 4, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Mar 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $15000 – Mar 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $11000 – Jun 2012 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $11000 – Jun 2012 – Santa Monica, CA

UNDEFINED Prices

  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $9000 – Sep 2023 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $9000 – Mar 2023 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $10500 – Jun 18, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8600 – Oct 14, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10300 – Jun 1, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10500 – Jun 18, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9400 – Jun 1, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9400 – Jun 1, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9400 – Jun 1, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9400 – Jun 1, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8700 – Dec 31, 2008 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10500 – Jun 18, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8600 – Apr 2015 – Santa Monica, California
  • $8600 – Oct 14, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8700 – Dec 31, 2008 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9000 – May 2009 – Los Angeles, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $16000 – Oct 2018 – Santa Monica, CA

Liposuction Prices

  • $8750 – Sep 2023 – Santa Monica , CA
  • $2000 – Aug 1, 2021
  • $2000 – Aug 1, 2021
  • $2000 – Aug 1, 2021
  • $2000 – Sep 25, 2020
  • $8000 – Oct 2018 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $8750 – Mar 2013 – Santa Monica , CA
  • $8750 – Mar 2013 – Santa Monica , CA
  • $8000 – Mar 2013 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Lift Prices

  • $18000 – Oct 13, 2022
  • $18000 – Oct 13, 2022
  • $18000 – Oct 13, 2022
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Nov 27, 2012 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $10000 – Nov 27, 2012 – Santa Monica, CA

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $8400 – Nov 20, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA

Body Lift Prices

  • $47000 – Feb 8, 2023
  • $47000 – Feb 8, 2023
  • $47000 – Feb 8, 2023
  • $20000 – Sep 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $20000 – Sep 23, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $11000 – Mar 27, 2019
  • $11000 – Mar 27, 2019

Nipple Reduction Prices

  • $1000 – Aug 1, 2021
  • $1000 – Aug 1, 2021
  • $1000 – Aug 1, 2021

Abdominal Etching Prices

  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2019
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2019
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2019

Facelift Prices

  • $12000 – Aug 2019 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $18000 – Feb 27, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $18000 – Feb 27, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA

UltraShape Prices

  • $4500 – Jun 20, 2014
  • $4500 – Jun 20, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $4500 – Jun 20, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA

Umbilical Hernia Repair Prices

  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

  • $15000 – Jun 30, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Jun 30, 2016 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $17500 – Nov 24, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $16500 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $17500 – Nov 24, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $12500 – Jan 7, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $11000 – Feb 20, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $11000 – Feb 20, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $12500 – Jan 7, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA

Facial Prices

  • $12000 – Aug 2019 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $12000 – Mar 2013 – Santa Monica, CA

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $8600 – May 2019 – Santa Monica, CA

Capsular Contracture Treatment Prices

  • $23598 – Sep 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA

UNDEFINED Prices

  • $13000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 26, 2015 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $11000 – Feb 20, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $9550 – Jan 2, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA

Chin Implant Prices

  • $4500 – Feb 27, 2018
  • $4500 – Feb 27, 2018
  • $4500 – Feb 27, 2018

Belly Button Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 10, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6000 – Jul 11, 2013 – Santa Monica, CA
  • $6000 – Jul 11, 2013 – Santa Monica

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Doctor's answers

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In your opinion, thoughts on the ideal implant vs the motiva implant?
Ideal 0 Motiva 7
Sep 20, 2019
These implants are so different that there is little reason to compare them.  Motiva is not FDA approved and was available for a short time on a study, though more spots may open up later this year.  Ideal was removed from the market for manufacturing shortcomings and was only made available again yesterday.  While Ideal claims to have the feel of silicone in a saline implant it does not feel nearly as good as silicone and is very expensive.  It is only something to consider for patients who...
Is it possible to reposition breast tissue without lifting areola?
You probably wouldn't be happy...
Oct 21, 2018
It is impossible to answer your question without showing a photograph.  You would have to have an extremely unusual situation to be able to have just a scar underneath the breast and accomplish a lift.  It is rare for the issue to just be breast tissue that needs to be raised; almost always there is redundant skin that needs to be removed, an areola that needs to be raised or reduced in diameter, etc.  But maybe you're the lucking one and needs something very subtle.
Looking for a lipo/breast fat transfer doctor in the US that is using Korean techniques.
Don't Be Too Sure the Korean Surgeons Know Better
Apr 27, 2018
I don't know anyone that specifically uses the technique you described.  If anyone does it that way then you should be able to find them on Google.  You can certainly search "plastic surgeon koreatown,"  "korean plastic surgery" etc, and i'm sure you'll come up with some great doctors.  And I bet you'd come up with experienced Korean surgeons if you just Googled,  "Dr. Kim plastic surgeon."On the other hand there are many Asian-American plastic surgeons who see a large number of Asian patien...
Help me identify the best implant for my breast augmentation, advice?
Your result depends on you and your surgeon more than the implant
Mar 11, 2018
The development of capsular contracture is fairly well understood today.  When proper techniques are followed the rate should be very low.  YOU SHOULD BE FOCUSED on finding the surgeon who demonstrates an understanding of these issues.  Then let that surgeon describe to you the implant choices he or she feels is best for your situation.Your important choice is your surgeon and not the implant.You deserve credit for already understanding the importance of the inframammary incision and the be...
How many cc are on a C cup and or D cup? I'm 5'7", 160 lbs, breast size 34 B, I would like to fee
cc's do not determine cup size
Mar 11, 2018
Your cup size is your tissue + your implants.There are people who have a lot of breast tissue and no implants who are a D.There are people with little breast tissue and big implants who are a D.And there is no standard unit of measurement for a cup size.Plastic surgeons do not speak in terms of cup size but rather in terms of what ideally fills a woman's breasts.  If it is too big it looks round and stuffed.  If the implant is too small the breast is empty.  You make the breast pretty, an...
My surgeon says that suturing my pockets won’t work. Thoughts?
Smaller implants and a lift
Mar 11, 2018
The most common reasons for needing a revision of a breast implant are drooping, size change, and capsular contracture.  You have the first two of the problems.Your implants are way too large.  While i understand size is a matter of opinion and patients should be given what they want, breasts of your size will always go south.  It doesn't matter whether they are natural or augmented.  If you left the implants the same size and did a lift, it would still stretch again.The error was in you...
Are there any surgeons in LA willing to provide follow up care for someone having plastic surgery
Out of Town Tummy Tuck Recovery
Mar 11, 2018
I operate on a lot of patients from out of town.  But I warn patients that a tummy tuck has a long and very involved recovery so it is not an operation that lends itself to out-of-town surgery as well as, for instance, a breast augmentation. The follow-up care is a big part of it. You need to take that into consideration because though there is sense to your logic, there are other things to consider.Plastic surgeons will often gladly take care of the patients of their colleagues.  The way y...
Will Motiva implants ever be available in the US? Is there any brand that is similar?
Motiva Implant Availability in the USA
Mar 5, 2018
The manufacturer of Motiva Implants hopes to have a US clinical trial enroll patients in 2017.  The FDA takes every step to assure patient safety in these trials so as of the time I am writing this the trial is not yet approved or confirmed.Your question cut off, but asks about them being "safer in terms of their texturing..."The very reason to do the trial is to answer that sort of a question. Trials like this are for patients who feel highly motivated to participate in a trial for the b...
Are there any alternatives to taking Vicodin after a breast augmentation?
Narcotics Are Unnecessary After a Breast Augmentation
Mar 5, 2018
It's been over fifteen years since I routinely needed to give narcotics for a breast augmentation.  I've taught surgeons all around the world how to do a breast augmentation with minimal pain and a fast recovery, and have received many emails from them about how this has transformed the experiences of their patients.Credit for this technique goes to Dr. John Tebbetts of Dallas.  He published this technique in plastic surgery's most widely read journal in 2001!  So there is little excuse for...
Tuberous breast correction in one or two surgeries?
One Stage Is Fine; But There Are Advantages to Two Stages
Feb 21, 2018
I usually do a case like yours in one stage with a "circumareolar" lift aka "donut" lift aka "Benelli" (though the latter term is misused by almost everyone) and an implant.If you like your surgeon and if your surgeon prefers two stages then you should feel comfortable doing that. It is not something to be criticized. There is no meaningfully increased risk to a second anesthetic and the recovery for each procedure is fairly easy.And in fact there are a few very real advantages to two st...
Capsular contracture or simply a negligent job? I had a breast augmentation 9/30/17.
Treatment for early capsular contracture
Jan 31, 2018
No one can diagnose what is going on with you, eg whether the implant is too big, too round, was placed too high, or you have capsular contracture.But if it is capsular contracture it is too early to reoperate.However, no matter the problem you need a lift.  That can clearly be defined from the photograph.  No matter what goes on with your implant, the breast tissue will slide off of it which will not look attractive, but apropos of your concern, give you and upper bulge.  Many surgeons fai...
How do I get breasts that look like this?
You can't have it all
Jan 25, 2018
No breast - natural or augmented - stays up high if it is large.  You must accept that if you choose to put in giant implants they will go south.  And you must also accept that they will stretch your skin, compress and thin your breast tissue, create a bowl-shaped depression of your rib cage, and compel you to have tricky and expensive operations down the road to try to fix this damage to your tissue...and such operations are only modestly successful and at best will have a lot of visible s...
I’m looking for a kind-hearted doctor who can help a 4 star mom?
Thank you for your service!
Jan 25, 2018
Kudos to you for raising a son who has served his country.  And i'm sure it an't be easy when he is deployed.The bottom line is that what you need is a lot of work and time.  It involves costs and liability for the surgeons.  You probably are not going to find someone who will do it all for free, unless it is tied in with some sort of publicity (though that itself brings up profound ethical considerations.)Though it isn't free, you can get discounted aesthetic surgery from  USC and UCLA pla...
4 years post breast augmentation: my MRI revealed that my left breast was ruptured. do I need to
Not necessary, but worth considering
Jan 25, 2018
If your non-ruptured breast is 100% perfect in every way then leave it alone.But if you wish you had a different size, feel, or shape, then you might consider doing something at this time.  Plus the rupture warranties provide for two implants and not just the one.  So to be clear: do not operate on that side if you think it is perfect, but between the free implant and the fact that you are already going to sleep it is something to consider.And there is one other issue:  the ruptured side ne...
Breast implants. I want a natural size
Is a size 8 shoe big or small?
Nov 26, 2017
For some it is small, and for some it is big.  Your foot may float in it or your foot may be crammed into it.The same is true for implants.  There is a sweet spot which produces the most beautiful and balanced and natural breast.  As you exceed that size the breast will become progressively rounder, tighter, and more fake.  Worse, it will stretch your skin, thin your tissues, and cause irrevocable tissue damage that will haunt you for the rest of your life.If the implants are too small you...

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