Plastic Surgeon in Arizona Discusses Choosing the Right Practice for Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation is the most popular form of surgical cosmetic enhancement according to the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). At his Arizona plastic surgery practice, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub discusses the essential traits of a plastic surgeon, and the need for an individualized treatment plan for each patient.

More than 9.3 million cosmetic procedures, including 318,123 breast augmentation procedures, were performed in 2010 according to the latest data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). As the popularity of cosmetic enhancement continues to grow, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub states that patients must address several important elements when considering plastic surgery in Arizona and around the U. S., including a surgeon’s experience, an individualized surgical treatment plan, and their own level of comfort with the surgeon and his team.

When patients are considering breast augmentation in Arizona, Dr. Turkeltaub says he emphatically recommends that they seek consultations with experienced and reputable plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. “Unfortunately, there are thousands of physicians across the country who are not plastic surgeons yet are performing breast augmentation surgery despite significant deficiencies in their qualifications, skills and training. Often using slick marketing including the non-specific term “board certified”, they directly and indirectly portray themselves as equivalents or actual plastic surgeons when they are not. Patients can pay a heavy price monetarily and health wise if they do not do adequate research.”

In addition to board certification, Dr. Turkeltaub states that identifying and exploring individual aesthetic enhancement goals and reviewing expectations are extremely important. He recommends a full discussion of the surgical treatment plan including all the relevant options. He adds that photographs of the surgeon’s before-and-after gallery can be helpful to better ensure that the patient and surgeon are on the same page. Dr. Turkeltaub says doing so is especially important when patients are considering breast augmentation because of the impact such a procedure can have on a woman’s overall sense of femininity and self-confidence.

Dr. Turkeltaub also had this to say: “It should go without saying that patients should have a good feeling about the plastic surgeon that they are considering to perform their surgery. A good bedside manner and a warm, caring office staff go a long way in making the overall experience more comfortable, more pleasant and less stressful.”

About Steven Turkeltaub, MD, PC

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He then completed his general surgery training at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a plastic surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Turkeltaub is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, among others.

The Arizona Center for Breast Surgery has two locations: 10290 N. 92nd St. Suite 207 Scottsdale, AZ 85258, and 18275 N. 59th Ave. Bldg. E Suite 126 Glendale, AZ. Both locations can be reached at (480) 451-3000, or found online at arizonabreast.com, turkeltaub.com, or facebook.com/drturkeltaub.

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Arizona Plastic Surgery Practice Reflects ASAPS Statistics

Of the more than 9.3 million cosmetic enhancement procedures performed in 2010, breast augmentation was the most common form of surgical enhancement according to the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub says the same is true at the Arizona Center for Breast Surgery.

According to the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation was the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2010, followed by liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, and breast reduction. Dr. Steven Turkeltaub says that this is consistent with the breast surgery procedures that he performed for his patients in 2010 as well as the first half of 2011 at his Arizona plastic surgery practice.

Nearly 580,000 breast surgery procedures were performed in 2010. This total represents a 9% increase over the 2009 totals, which were adversely affected by the recession. However, Dr. Turkeltaub says this increase is due to more than the improved financial conditions: “As highlighted by the latest ASAPS study, an ever greater percentage of Americans approve of cosmetic enhancements, which are increasingly considered as mainstream procedures. In addition to wanting to look better—and feel better about themselves—as they have in the past, for some patients seeking employment or trying to hold on to their jobs, they believe a more youthful, attractive, and even alluring appearance may just provide them with a noticeable and competitive advantage.”

Regardless of the slight decrease in 2009, a 14-year comparison of breast augmentation reveals the number of procedures performed more than tripled from 101,176 in 1997, to 318,123 in 2010. Dr. Turkeltaub says the constant drive for innovation in the field of aesthetic enhancement is likely the cause of such a increase. “During this same period, there have been technological advancements as well as refinements in technique that should provide patients with more predictable and durable results along with even greater safety and comfort.”

About Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD, PC

Dr. Steven Turkeltaub earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his general and plastic surgery residencies at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where he also held an appointment as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Turkeltaub has authored several papers and chapters for plastic surgery textbooks, as well as several magazines and newspapers. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the Arizona Medical Society.

The Arizona Center for Breast Surgery has two locations: the Scottsdale office is located at 10290 N. 92nd St. Ste. 207 in Scottsdale, AZ 85258; and the Glendale office located at 18275 N. 59th Ave. Bldg. E Ste. 126 in Glendale, AZ 85308. Both locations can be reached at (480) 451-3000, or found online at arizonabreast.com or the Plastic Surgery Arizona Facebook page.

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If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Turkeltaub, please feel free to call our office at 480-451-3000.

Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona