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When it comes to women’s breasts, rarely if ever are they perfect symmetrical. There may be differences in size, shape, projection, location on the chest wall, skin tone, crease location, crease shape, areolar and nipple size, shape and location, etc…. Read More

The vast majority of women who have had a breast augmentation are very happy with their results. In fact, the procedure ranks among the top plastic surgery procedures in terms of satisfaction. This is quite understandable given the multitude of… Read More

A question I hear frequently from women interested in lifting their breasts to restore a perkier, more youthful appearance is whether or not there are certain exercises that they can do to in order to help them avoid the need… Read More

Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD of the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery discusses possible treatments for gynecomastia based on the root cause of the condition. Phoenix, AZ — Experienced by men of all ages, gynecomastia is an aesthetic condition characterized… Read More

The appearance of overly large breasts in men is a relatively common condition that affects males both young and old. Although the term “gynecomastia” is generally used in reference to this aesthetic concern, the condition may more specifically be considered… Read More

Big breasts can be a real giant problem even for an actress – and a fairly well known actress at that. Yes, you did read that correctly! As incredible as that may sound, it is absolutely true. Well, at least,… Read More

In breast augmentation surgery, implants are placed either in a “pocket” formed behind (subpectoral/submuscular) or directly in front (prepectoral/submammary) of the large chest wall muscle known as the pectoralis major muscle. While both of these locations can provide nice results,… Read More

Whether it’s for a breast augmentation, a breast lift with implants or breast revision surgery involving implants, choosing the proper breast implant shape and size is essential to achieving an optimal outcome. During the consultation process for breast implant procedures,… Read More

Juvederm^® Ultra XC, the dermal filler used in the treatment of facial folds and lines, just received official approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its injection into the lips and areas around the mouth in those… Read More

Organ transplantation has become an exceedingly common, safe and predictable procedure today in this country. It both saves lives and markedly improves the quality of life for the fortunate recipients who have sustained end stage organ failure. This could involve… Read More

Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub reveals a number of body contouring procedures that can help remove excess skin and fat left behind after significant weight loss. Phoenix, AZ — Losing a substantial amount of weight through diet and exercise and/or bariatric… Read More

Whether it’s achieved through bariatric surgery or a strict but well balanced diet and regular exercise, losing a significant amount of excess weight can be a key step to living a healthier, happier lifestyle. However, the consequences of massive weight… Read More

Women with small breasts often vocalize their “jealousy” of their friends who have naturally large breasts. >“You are so lucky!” and “I wish my breasts were like yours!” are commonly stated or, at least, thought. However, things are not necessarily… Read More

More and more people today are realizing that their decision when they were younger to have their earlobes gauged, often strongly opposed at the time by “wiser” family members, was not a very smart one (long term, at least). Now they… Read More

As I have discussed previously, the vast majority of women who have had breast implants placed for a breast augmentation, in association with a breast lift or to a lesser extent, in breast reconstruction, are quite happy with the improvements… Read More

Bigger isn’t always better when contemplating appropriate breast implant sizes for breast augmentation surgery. However, at the same time, probably the most common reason for disappointment following this procedure is not having selected a large enough implant. As I have… Read More

  Perhaps you have heard of or seen in the news the insta breast procedure which was “developed”, is performed and marketed by one New York City plastic surgeon. Because of its somewhat bizarre, salacious, superficial as well as pricey… Read More

When it comes to breast implants, it is quite common that women contemplating a breast augmentation place too much emphasis on numbers, that is, implant sizes in cc’s rather than what would give them the best aesthetic result. They will… Read More

My unequivocal preference in breast implants for breast augmentation are silicone ones. In fact, they are used in virtually every single breast enlargement that I perform now. Only in very rare situations are saline breast implants used and that is… Read More

Breast reduction patients are the happiest of all plastic surgery patients and the reasons are numerous. For most, it is the alleviation of the neck, back and shoulder pain that ranks at the top. Some other common sources of satisfaction… Read More