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Extensive, prolonged sun exposure without skin protection has been associated not only with premature aging of the skin but also with an increased risk of developing a variety of skin cancers, most commonly basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and… Read More

144,929 tummy tuck procedures were performed in 2010, making it the fourth most popular cosmetic enhancement procedure, according to the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub, a board-certified plastic surgeon in… Read More

Breast reduction surgery can effectively reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with large breasts including neck, back and shoulder pain as well as discomfort associated with physical activities. Many of my patients over the years have shared with me their absolute… Read More

For many years, liposuction has been one of the most commonly requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedures one that I commonly perform. Ideally, it is employed to remove unwanted fairly localized fat deposits in various areas of the body in order… Read More

Our physical beauty often has a significant impact on our happiness, satisfaction, self-confidence and assuredness. It is then no surprise that when given the choice, most people would rather look younger and better rather than older, tired and wrinkled. Furthermore,… Read More

A great question that I occasionally get asked from women who are considering undergoing tummy tucks in Scottsdale goes something like this: “I am really unhappy with the appearance of my tummy and want to have a tummy tuck now…. Read More

In several previous posts including most recently Buyer Beware When It Comes to Selecting A Doctor to Perform Your Plastic Surgery, I have emphatically stressed the importance of seeking a well qualified board certified plastic surgeon for your plastic surgery… Read More

Results from a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Scottsdale are superior for many reasons when a person is at or near her/his ideal body weight. Unfortunately, a substantial percentage of the patients seeking this surgery whom I see in consultation, are… Read More

Despite hearing and reading stories about the incredible happiness and satisfaction that women realize following breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), there are some patients that I see who are under the impression that the initial recovery is often quite uncomfortable…. Read More

Liposuction is the popular plastic surgery procedure that ideally is employed to remove localized fat deposits in order to provide a person with a more sculpted, desirable appearance in the affected area. Well performed liposuction in patients who are good… Read More

There have been considerable technological advances in the design and construction of silicone breast implants since their early days. They are made with much thicker, stronger and durable outer shells that are filled with a very cohesive silicone gel –… Read More

For several years now, word has “leaked out” that there is a new type of silicone gel breast implant available for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction that is the state of the art, “safe” and the one to request. My… Read More

For many reasons, I have always been a strong proponent of placing breast implants behind the muscle (submuscular) versus in front(submammary) in breast augmentation surgery. These include better support and soft tissue coverage of the implants, lower risk of capsular… Read More

A very common question that I am asked by my patients regarding liposuction in Scottsdale is “How much fat do you think I need to have removed?”. There are also variations on this including “My friend had 600cc’s removed from… Read More

Over the years, I have seen and treated countless patients with keloids in diverse anatomic locations and in virtually all ethnic groups. Though most commonly seen in the earlobes and ear as a consequence of piercing, they can develop elsewhere,… Read More

An issue that I review with my patients during their consultation for a breast augmentation in Scottsdale is how soon after surgery can they can exercise. This is of acute interest to those who seem to inhabit fitness centers as… Read More

Our very own Dr. Steven Turkeltaub is honored to have been named a recipient of the 2010 Patients’ Choice Award. This accolade is to recognize physicians nation-wide who have made a clear-cut difference in the lives of their patients. The… Read More

In the most recent study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the top five most performed procedures for women in 2009 were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, and breast reduction. Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD recently discussed… Read More

The FDA just announced that there may be an extremely small risk of the development of a rare type of cancer in women who have either saline or silicone breast implants. This release was in response to some reported cases… Read More

The adage that “you get what you pay for” is very true for a segment of the plastic surgery market. In fact, it can be further modified to state that “you get what you pay for – and less!” What… Read More