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Our Alabama Cosmetic Surgery Practice

Michael S. Beckenstein, MD. established his Alabama cosmetic surgery practice in 1999. He assembled his staff by personally selecting nurses, administrators, and technicians that are well experienced in the field of plastic surgery. Each core member has at least ten to fifteen years experience in this field and has worked for some of the most prestigious plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area.

Our cosmetic surgery staff serves Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama patients with their is extremely experienced, compassionate, and attentive care. Dr. Beckenstein has trained and worked in the offices of several world-renowned plastic surgeons. He has assimilated important aspects of each of these practices into his own, assuring that you receive the highest levels of quality and professionalism.

Dr. Beckenstein performs over 600 breast, cosmetic, and reconstructive cases each year. This includes over 300 breast reductions, lifts, and augmentations. He performs over 150 breast reconstructions and 100 body contouring cases as well. With this volume and experience you are assured that he and his staff are highly qualified in rendering your care.

Dr. Beckenstein personally designed our new state-of-the-art office, which provides you with a warm, relaxed and comfortable environment facilitating a pleasant experience for you. Through efficient, innovative scheduling and management, there are minimal waiting times for you to see the doctor and his staff. Our Comprehensive Consultation is an extensive multimedia process that guarantees you become extremely knowledgeable about the procedures in which you are interested. We believe it is our job during our consults to make sure our patients are well-educated about the procedures they wish to undergo.

The doctor and his staff are always available for you. They will respond to you and answer your questions in a timely and cordial manner. You will receive one or more questionnaires addressing your experience with us. We take these seriously and adjust our practices according to your comments.

We are here for you!

If you are interested in plastic surgery or non-surgical procedures, please contact our office in Birmingham today. Request a Comprehensive Consultation and our staff will assist you in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Beckenstein so you can find out what procedure(s) are right for you.

Plastic Surgery Excellence

The staff at our Birmingham cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery practice is very experienced, professional, attentive, and compassionate to each and every patient. During his extensive fellowship training, Dr. Beckenstein was honored to work in the offices of world- renowned plastic surgeons. Dr. Beckenstein has studied and assimilated the most important aspects of each of these prestigious practices into his own, assuring the absolute highest level of professionalism and quality. We are committed to providing excellent care right here in Birmingham, and we will go out of our way to make your plastic surgery experience as rewarding as possible.

Your Cosmetic Surgery Experience

A comfortable and relaxed environment is the first step toward achieving a positive plastic surgery experience. Our efficient scheduling and management result in minimal waiting times to see Dr. Beckenstein and his staff, which leaves more time to carefully and thoroughly answer all of your questions and concerns. Our comprehensive consultation is presented in the form of an extensive multimedia process that guarantees you will become extremely knowledgeable about the procedures you are interested in. We consider it our job to ensure that you are well-educated and confident in your knowledge of procedures so that you may make the best decisions regarding your care!

Dr. Beckenstein and the staff at our Birmingham plastic surgery office are always available for questions, and will respond to inquiries in a timely fashion. When your cosmetic (aesthetic) or reconstructive procedure is completed, you will receive a comprehensive questionnaire about your experiences with us. We take these surveys very seriously and use patient comments to continually update and improve our practice.

Your Consultation

We offer a unique comprehensive consultation which is specifically designed to maximize your education on the procedures in which you have expressed interest. This process takes place in our new office, personally designed by Dr. Beckenstein to surround you with various comfortable settings and to ensure you have a relaxed, pleasant experience. The "flow" of the office is designed to be efficient, in order to minimize the time you spend waiting.

Your consultation will consist of a multi-media presentation which is followed by an extensive initial consultation with Dr. Beckenstein. He will thoroughly educate you on the procedure(s) in which you are interested, and discuss your expectations, goals and options. He will answer all your questions as well. When this is completed, you will then be examined and assessed by Dr. Beckenstein, who will continue the discussion on the proposed procedure(s) and options. During the remainder of your visit, you will spend additional time with our clinical and administrative staff. Here, you will receive further education on your procedure(s) and what to expect before, during, and after your surgery. You will often hear firsthand experiences from associates who have had similar procedures. You will then meet with our financial or insurance consultant who will discuss coverages or fees involving your surgery, and the various methods of financing we offer. Our Patient Services Specialist will also introduce herself to you to discuss your special care needs whether they are accommodations for our out of town patients, scheduling issues, coordination with other surgeons for joint cases or your other specific needs.

Your initial consultation will be followed up with additional information provided to you through personalized communication and second, follow-up visits. You will often be directed to online, didactic mini-courses to receive further education on your desired procedure(s). This process will assure that you will receive the necessary education to decide whether to move forward with a particular procedure. We feel if our patients are not well educated about their procedure(s) and what occurs around their surgery, we have not done our job!

Our Procedures

Dr. Beckenstein offers the following procedures at our Birmingham, Alabama cosmetic surgery practice:

• Breast Enlargement
• Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Reconstruction
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Liposuction
• Post Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
• Facelift
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Non Surgical Skin Care Procedures

Contact Our Birmingham, Alabama Cosmetic Surgery Office Today

If you would like to know more about our practice, contact our office in Birmingham today. We can answer any questions you may have about the cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery procedures we offer, and we can schedule your consultation with Dr. Beckenstein.