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In an earlier post, we noted that women pursue breast reduction surgery for either functional or aesthetic reasons. The vast majority of women that I see as well as those who seek out a breast reduction in general, are doing… Read More

Just what is a “Mommy Makeover”? You probably have been hearing or seeing this expression used in advertisements recently and wondered what it is. Essentially a Mommy Makeover in Scottsdale is the correction by plastic surgery of the changes that… Read More

In a recent posting, I discussed the need to obtain mammograms for women beyond a certain age prior to undergoing a breast reduction. The reason for is to screen for any abnormalities that may need to be explored further prior… Read More

Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub is the medical director of the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a cosmetic surgery practice offering a variety of plastic surgery procedures that address aesthetic concerns of the breast, body, skin, and face. Dr. Turkeltaub… Read More

Prior to undergoing a breast reduction, it is the standard of care to have an up to date mammogram for women of at least a certain age (which can vary). The purpose of this is to screen for any abnormalities… Read More

Women seek to have the size of their breasts reduced for two reasons that can be interrelated: functional and aesthetic. Most commonly breast reductions are sought out because of the symptoms that are associated with markedly enlarged breasts such as… Read More

Many of my breast reduction consultations ask me the following question before I even discuss the procedure: “Dr. Turkeltaub, will my breasts also be lifted when I have a breast reduction?”  After making what I think is a humorous comment… Read More

Breast reduction surgery is an extremely effective and rewarding procedure that many women undergo for the treatment of large, significantly uncomfortable breasts. It entails the removal of an appropriate amount of breast tissue and skin with recontouring in order to… Read More

Substantially reducing the size of the breasts with surgery is considered by most plastic surgeons and patients to be reconstructive in nature and not cosmetic. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not quite see it that way and can make it… Read More

Wherever you turn nowadays, it seems that big breasts are where it is at. Magazine articles, advertisements in all media including even on billboards, and marketing materials intentionally display alluring, voluptuous women. Television and movie actresses, anchorwoman and even hostesses… Read More